CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.
- Risk
- If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15822.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The seat belt tensioner cable in certain trucks may be positioned where the driver slides over it while getting in. Repeated movement can cause the cable to fatigue and separate.
If the tensioner cable separates, the seat belt may not properly restrain the driver in a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles so the tensioner is not damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced free of charge. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Silverado | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 20142015 |