GMC SIERRA 1500 2015: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V245000

Make Model Year
GMC SIERRA 1500 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-05-05 2021-04-08 2021-04-08

Production Dates: 2014-04-21 - 2015-01-21

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N212330040

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2568

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

General Motors, LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. 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.

Consequence

A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.

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.