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2016-2021 Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu recall: retractor

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall on August 20, 2021. It covers about 402 vehicles.

vehicles affected
402
reported
Aug 20, 2021
owners notified
Sep 17, 2021
related complaints
20

Seat belts: rear/other: retractor

What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Risk
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

Recall number 21V649000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about seat belts problems.

2019 Cadillac XT42020 Cadillac XT42021 Cadillac XT42018 Chevrolet Malibu2019 Chevrolet Malibu2020 Chevrolet Malibu2021 Chevrolet Malibu

Questions about recall 21V649000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2021 Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu retractor?

Yes. Recall 21V649000, reported on August 20, 2021, covers about 402 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V649000?

Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

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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