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- SEATS; SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. During general assembly, a repair involved removal of one or both front seats. The attachment bolts for the front seats may not have been properly reinstalled after the repair was completed.
- Risk
- If an occupied front seat has loose or missing attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seated occupant.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202312720.
- 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
Some vehicles had one or both front seats removed during assembly, and the seat attachment bolts may not have been properly reinstalled. If a front seat has loose or missing bolts, it can move during a crash, raising the risk of injury to the person sitting in it.
If you own an affected vehicle, the repair is free. Dealers will inspect the attachment points for both front seats and install bolts where needed. Owners will be notified by mail, but you can also contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, referencing recall N202312720. You can also check your VIN for open recalls at your dealer or through NHTSA.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2021 |
| GMC Yukon | 2021 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2021 |