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2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 recall: seat belts

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on April 12, 2016. It covers about 895,232 vehicles.

vehicles affected
895,232
reported
Apr 12, 2016
owners notified
Jul 11, 2016
related complaints
39

Seat belts

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 16V209000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 39 complaints about seat belts problems.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado2015 Chevrolet Silverado2014 GMC Sierra 15002015 GMC Sierra 1500

Questions about recall 16V209000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 seat belts?

Yes. Recall 16V209000, reported on April 12, 2016, covers about 895,232 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V209000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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