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- SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. 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.
- Risk
- If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, 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 replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156.
- 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 flexible steel cable that connects the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat can be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield each time the driver gets in and out of the vehicle. Over time, this bending can fatigue the cable until it separates.
If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in a crash, which raises the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side shield at no cost. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 20152016 |