Chevrolet Silverado; GMC Sierra 1500 (2014-2015): Seat belts
Recall 16V209000 · Apr 12, 2016 · General Motors LLC
895,232
vehicles affected
895,232
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V209000
- Date
- Apr 12, 2016
- Maker
- General Motors LLC
- Units affected
- 895,232
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts
- Model years
- 2014-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Silverado | 2014-2015 |
| GMC | Sierra 1500 | 2014-2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V209000?
2 models: Chevrolet Silverado (2014-2015), GMC Sierra 1500 (2014-2015), about 895,232 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.