Recall 21V190 covers 94,641 2021 Escalade, Suburban, Yukon, and Tahoe SUVs with damaged third-row seat belts. Free repair at any franchised Cadillac dealer.
Cadillac is recalling 94,641 2021 Escalade, Suburban, Escalade Esv, Yukon, Yukon Xl, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating because the third-row outboard seat belts have a routing defect behind the seat-folding mechanism and can be damaged. A damaged belt can break in a crash, increasing injury risk, and Cadillac dealers will inspect and repair the seat belts free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The third-row outboard seat belt assembly in these 2021 Escalade, Suburban, Escalade Esv, Yukon, Yukon Xl, and Tahoe vehicles is the belt and retractor for the outside seating positions in the back row. The retractor lets the belt pull out, lock during a stop, and hold the passenger against the seat as designed.
During vehicle assembly, one or both third-row outboard belts were trapped in or routed behind the seat-folding mechanism. That folding hardware moves as the third-row seat is latched or folded. If the belt is caught there, the mechanism can rub, pinch, or damage the belt instead of letting it feed cleanly from the retractor.
Owners can notice damage to a third-row seat belt, trouble pulling out or using the belt, or trouble latching or operating the third-row seat. Those signs point to a belt that is caught or misrouted behind the folding mechanism.
Who's affected?
Covers Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC full-size SUVs that use the same 3rd row seat belt assembly.
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade | seat belt |
| 2021 Chevrolet Suburban | seat belt |
| 2021 Chevrolet Suburban | seat belt |
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv | seat belt |
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv | seat belt |
| 2021 GMC Yukon | seat belt |
| 2021 GMC Yukon | seat belt |
| 2021 GMC Yukon Xl | seat belt |
| 2021 GMC Yukon Xl | seat belt |
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | seat belt |
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | seat belt |
| Units affected | 94,641 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A damaged third row seat belt can break during a crash, increasing injury risk for the occupant. If the belt looks damaged, is hard to use, or the third row seat is hard to latch or operate, schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Cadillac dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Escalade, Suburban, Escalade Esv, Yukon, Yukon Xl, or Tahoe is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Cadillac, Chevrolet, or GMC dealer to schedule the free third-row outboard seat-belt inspection.
- Ask the dealer to replace damaged seat belts and reroute belts trapped behind the seat-folding mechanism.
- Bring the recall notice if GM mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V190 when you call.
- Use another seating position until the repair is complete if a third-row outboard seat belt looks damaged or does not pull and latch normally.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Cadillac technician inspects the third-row outboard seat belts for damage and routing behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism. The technician replaces damaged seat belts and reroutes belts that need correction. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. There is no separate reimbursement program because the covered vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork for the seat belts.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 18, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| March 18, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 21, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 3, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V190?
Recall 21V190 covers 94,641 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Suburban, Escalade Esv, Yukon, Yukon Xl, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts were entrapped or misrouted behind the seat-folding mechanism, causing belt damage. Dealers inspect, replace damaged belts, and reroute them for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Suburban, Escalade Esv, Yukon, Yukon Xl, or Tahoe is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V190. If it is, contact a franchised dealer for your vehicle brand and ask for the third-row outboard seat-belt inspection under GM recall N202313000. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 21V190, dealers inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replace damaged belts, and reroute them where needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that a damaged third-row outboard seat belt can break during a crash, increasing injury risk for that occupant. The repair path is clear: confirm your VIN, then have the dealer inspect and repair the belt routing for free.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to see whether your specific 2021 vehicle is included, then reference recall 21V190 or GM recall N202313000 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V190000 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V190 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V190000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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