Recall 10V623 covers 97,843 2011 Cadillac SRX, Equinox, and Terrain vehicles for seat-belt buckle anchors. Repair is free at any franchised Cadillac dealer.
Cadillac is recalling 97,843 2011 SRX, Equinox, and Terrain vehicles because the driver or front passenger safety belt buckle anchor can fracture and separate near the seat attachment in a crash. If that happens, the belt system can fail to restrain occupants as designed, increasing injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
In NHTSA campaign 10V623, the problem is the safety belt buckle anchor on 2011 SRX, Equinox, and Terrain vehicles. The buckle anchor is the metal mounting point that holds the driver or front passenger seat belt buckle near the seat. In normal use, it keeps the latched belt tied to the seat structure so the belt can restrain the occupant during a crash.
On affected vehicles, the buckle anchor can fracture and separate near the seat attachment in a crash. If that anchor breaks, the buckle no longer stays connected as designed. That reduces the seat belt's ability to hold the driver or front passenger in position when crash forces load the belt.
There is no warning sign before failure. The anchor problem is tied to crash loading, so an owner is not given a dashboard light, noise, or change in normal seat belt feel before the part separates.
Who's affected?
Covers three 2011 SUV nameplates that use the same front seat belt buckle assembly.
| 2011 Cadillac SRX | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Equinox | seat belt |
| 2011 GMC Terrain | seat belt |
| Units affected | 97,843 |
A matching 2011 SRX, Equinox, or Terrain does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A safety belt buckle defect can keep the belt system from restraining occupants as designed. That increases the risk of injury in a crash. Buckle the belt and confirm it latches securely, then schedule the recall repair when the dealer can complete it. Repair will be free at any franchised Cadillac dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 SRX, Equinox, or Terrain is included in this recall.
- Contact Cadillac customer service or a franchised Cadillac dealer for current repair scheduling because the owner notice date was January 18, 2011.
- Ask for the free safety-belt-buckle modification that fixes buckle anchors that fracture and separate near the seat attachment in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 10V623 when you call.
- Use the safety belts on every trip and schedule the repair before relying on the vehicle for regular passenger use.
What happens at the repair
Cadillac has described the dealer work as a safety belt buckle modification for the driver buckle, the front passenger buckle, or both, depending on what the vehicle needs. A Cadillac technician checks the buckle anchor area and modifies the covered buckle hardware so the belt can stay attached in a crash. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| December 15, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 18, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V623?
Recall 10V623 covers 97,843 2011 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles with front safety belt buckle anchors that can fracture and separate in a crash. The safety belt system can fail to restrain occupants as designed, increasing injury risk. Dealers will modify the affected buckles for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox, or GMC Terrain is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V623. If it is, contact a franchised dealer for your vehicle brand and ask to schedule the front safety belt buckle modification. Reference recall number 10V623 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy states that dealers will modify the passenger and driver safety belt buckles as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced occupant protection in a crash. The driver or front passenger safety belt buckle anchor can fracture and separate near the seat attachment, which means the safety belt system can fail to restrain occupants as designed and increase injury risk.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2011 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox, or GMC Terrain is included, then call a franchised dealer for your vehicle brand with recall number 10V623.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V623000 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac customer service | 1-866-982-2339 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V623 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V623000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →