NHTSA Recall 22V617000: Critical fasteners (seat belts)
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 484,155 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V617000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N222372380 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | August 11, 2022 |
| Owner notification | November 1, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
Safety risk
A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V617000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2021, 2022 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2021, 2022 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2021, 2022 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2021, 2022 |
| GMC Yukon | 2021, 2022 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2021, 2022 |
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.