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Campaign 20V811 Posted December 23, 2020 470 units

2020-2021 Chevrolet Vehicles Recall 20V811: Seat Belt

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 23, 2026

Recall 20V811 covers 470 2020-2021 Chevrolet vehicles for incorrect seat belt bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.

Chevrolet is recalling 470 2020-2021 vehicles under recall 20V811, including Bolt EV, Suburban, and Silverado 1500 models, because incorrect bolts were used at seat belt fastening points. An improperly attached seat belt can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

These 2020-2021 vehicles use seat belt bolts to fasten each belt assembly to the body structure. Those bolts hold parts such as anchors, retractors, or buckles in place so the belt can restrain an occupant during a crash. A correct bolt is designed to bite into the attachment point and stay tight under belt load.

The problem is the bolt itself. A coating supplier mixed visually similar incorrect bolts with the correct seat belt bolts, and those parts were shipped into production. The wrong bolt is not self-tapping, which means it does not cut its own proper threads as it is installed. At a suspect seat belt attachment point, that leaves the belt not attached as designed.

There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can look normal, latch normally, and still have an incorrect fastener at one attachment point.

Who's affected?

Spans Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC vehicles across the 2020 and 2021 model years, with the same seat belt fastener issue appearing across the scope.

2021 Chevrolet Suburban seat belt
2021 Chevrolet Suburban seat belt
2021 Cadillac Escalade Na seat belt
2021 Cadillac Escalade Na seat belt
2021 Chevrolet Colorado seat belt
Units affected470
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged 10 field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

An improperly attached seat belt assembly can fail to restrain an occupant correctly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Until the repair is completed, make sure every belt latches and sits normally, and schedule service as soon as your VIN is confirmed. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2021 Chevrolet Suburban, Escalade Na, Colorado, Silverado 3500, Escalade Esv, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Tahoe, Canyon, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Sierra 1500, Yukon Xl, Bolt EV, Camaro, Equinox, or Blazer is included in this recall.
  2. Watch for the GM owner notice before scheduling the final repair.
  3. Call a franchised Chevrolet dealer with recall number 20V811 and ask whether the free seat-belt bolt replacement is open for your VIN.
  4. Bring the recall notice if GM mailed one, and ask the dealer to inspect the seat-belt fasteners tied to the incorrect bolts.
  5. Use every seat belt as designed, and ask the dealer about next steps if a belt feels loose or does not latch normally.

What happens at the repair

Once the dealer repair is available, a Chevrolet technician will inspect the seat belt fastening locations covered by the recall and replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The repair is meant to correct incorrect bolts that were used to secure seat belts to the vehicle. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the covered vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.

ReimbursementWarranty coverage applies

Timeline

December 23, 2020 NHTSA published the recall
December 23, 2020 Dealer notification began
December 23, 2020 Dealer notification ended
January 29, 2021 Owner notification mailed
February 6, 2021 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
February 6, 2021 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 20V811?

Recall 20V811 covers 470 2020-2021 Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles with seat belt fastener bolts that were installed incorrectly. If the seat belt assembly is not properly attached, it will not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk.

What should I do if my 2020-2021 Chevrolet, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 20V811. If it is, contact a franchised dealer for your GM brand and ask for recall N202322230. Dealers replace the suspect seat belt bolts for free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and GM's remedy says dealers will replace the suspect seat belt bolts free of charge. Parts and labor are covered when the recall applies to your VIN.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is reduced occupant restraint in a crash. GM says incorrect bolts at seat belt fastening points can leave the seat belt assembly improperly attached to the vehicle, increasing injury risk if a crash occurs.

What if I bought this vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then contact the franchised dealer for your GM brand and reference recall 20V811 or GM recall N202322230 when you schedule service.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V811000
Chevrolet customer service1-800-462-8785
NHTSA recall #20V811
NHTSA recall # (full)20V811000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →