NHTSA Recall 22V617000
Summary
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
Consequence
A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Cadillac | Escalade |
| 2022 | Cadillac | Escalade |
| 2021 | Cadillac | Escalade Esv |
| 2022 | Cadillac | Escalade Esv |
| 2021 | Chevrolet | Suburban |
| 2022 | Chevrolet | Suburban |
| 2021 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2022 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2021 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2022 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2021 | GMC | Yukon Xl |
| 2022 | GMC | Yukon Xl |