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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 22V617📅 Aug 11, 2022

2021–2022 Cadillac Escalade & 2021–2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV + 4 more recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
22V617000
Manufacturer recall #
N222372380
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
484,155
Component
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Owner phone
1-800-222-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 1, 2022
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 22V617 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 22V617?

2021–2022 Cadillac Escalade & 2021–2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV + 4 more. 484,155 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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