NHTSA Recall 21V245000: Seat belts: front
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,568 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V245000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N212330040 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT |
| Report received | April 8, 2021 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 2021 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
Safety risk
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
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 21V245000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2015, 2016 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2014, 2015 |
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.