CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192264500.
- 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 seatbelt-unfastened warning light may not turn on for about five seconds after the ignition is switched on or started. Because the reminder is delayed, the driver may forget to buckle up, and the vehicle does not meet the federal occupant crash protection standard (FMVSS 208).
Without the prompt reminder, an unbelted driver or passenger faces a greater risk of injury if a crash occurs.
The repair is free. General Motors will notify owners, and authorized dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster at no charge. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and can check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Express | 2019 |
|---|---|
| GMC Savana | 2019 |