NHTSA Recall 21V190000: Seat belts: rear/other and seat belts
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 94,641 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V190000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N202313000 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER; SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | March 18, 2021 |
| Owner notification | April 21, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
Safety risk
A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V190000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2021 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2021 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2021 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2021 |
| GMC Yukon | 2021 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.