Recall 11V552 covers 5,593 2012 GMC Canyon and Colorado vehicles with loose seat belt buckle connector terminals. Repair is free at any franchised GMC dealer.
GMC is recalling 5,593 2012 Canyon and Colorado pickups under recall 11V552 because the driver seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals do not fit snugly with the connector pins. A loose connection can stop the visual or audible seat belt warning from working, which raises injury risk in a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The driver safety belt buckle in the 2012 Canyon and Colorado does more than latch the belt. Inside the buckle is an electrical connector that lets the vehicle read whether the driver's belt is buckled. That signal is part of the occupant crash protection system, which depends on a steady connection at the buckle.
On affected vehicles, the electrical connector terminals in the driver buckle do not fit tightly against the connector pins. The loose fit can make the connection intermittent, so the buckle signal stops and starts instead of staying steady. That is why the recall is tied to the front seat belt system and occupant crash protection requirements.
There is no warning sign before failure. The buckle can still click into place, but the electrical connection inside the buckle is the problem.
Who's affected?
Covers 2 compact pickup nameplates from the 2012 model year, both tied to the front seat belt component.
| 2012 GMC Canyon | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | seat belt |
| Units affected | 5,593 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loose seat belt buckle electrical connection can prevent the driver from getting the visual or audible alert when the driver seat belt is unfastened. That removes a normal reminder and increases injury risk in a crash. Buckle up before every trip and schedule the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised GMC dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 GMC Canyon or Colorado is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised GMC dealer to confirm whether the free seat belt buckle connector terminal replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 11V552 when you call, and bring the recall notice if you have it.
- Buckle the driver seat belt every trip and do not rely only on the warning light or chime until the connector repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
GM described the dealer repair as replacement of the seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals. At the dealer, a GMC technician replaces the driver safety belt buckle connector terminals so the terminals fit the connector pins securely and the connection is no longer intermittent. The recall remedy is free once available, with parts and labor covered by the recall. GM said the safety recall was expected to begin on or before December 7, 2011, so use the dealer visit to confirm the current repair path for your VIN.
Timeline
| November 17, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 7, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V552?
Recall 11V552 covers 5,593 2012 GMC Canyon and Colorado vehicles with driver seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals that do not fit snugly. The intermittent connection can stop the visual or audible seat belt warning from working, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2012 GMC Canyon or Colorado is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V552. If it is, contact a franchised GMC dealer and ask for the driver seat belt buckle electrical connector terminal replacement. Reference recall number 11V552 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. For recall 11V552, dealers replace the driver seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 11V552?
The safety risk is that the driver does not receive the visual or audible warning when the seat belt is not fastened. That missing warning increases the risk of personal injury in a crash. The free dealer repair replaces the affected buckle connector terminals.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V552000 |
|---|---|
| GMC customer service | 1-800-630-2438 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V552 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V552000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →