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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 13V488📅 Oct 30, 2013

2014 Chevrolet Silverado & 2014 GMC Sierra recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, through September 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. In the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202a, "Head Restraints."

💥 The risk

If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

GM has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the seatback recliner mechanisms and make adjustments, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13323.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V488000
Manufacturer recall #
13323
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
18,972
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Owner phone
1-800-222-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 21, 2013
Built
Aug 1, 2013 – Sep 10, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V488 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V488?

2014 Chevrolet Silverado & 2014 GMC Sierra. 18,972 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-1020.