Recall 21V210 affects 5 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs with an inaccessible second-row center seat belt latch. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 5 2021 Tahoe SUVs because the second-row center seat belt latch can be trapped beneath the trim bezel and remain inaccessible. A passenger in that seat cannot wear the belt, increasing injury risk in a crash, and Chevrolet dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The center seat belt latch in the second-row seat of the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is the buckle end for the middle passenger. It is supposed to sit above the seat trim bezel, where the passenger can reach it and click the belt tongue into place. That latch lets the belt restrain the passenger as designed during a crash.
On affected Tahoe vehicles, the latch plate was not positioned correctly when the second-row seat assembly was built. The latch can be trapped under the trim bezel, which is the plastic trim around the opening in the seat. When the latch is hidden there, the center passenger has no usable buckle at that seating position, so the vehicle does not meet the occupant crash protection requirement.
The warning sign is visible before anyone sits there. If the center seat belt latch is not accessible through the bezel, leave the second-row center seating position empty until the repair is complete.
Who's affected?
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 5 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the second row center seat belt latch is trapped under the trim bezel, that passenger cannot buckle the belt. That increases injury risk in a crash. Keep the center seat empty until the latch plate is accessible and the dealer repairs the trim. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the free trim-bezel repair that frees the second-row center seat belt latch.
- Bring the recall notice if Chevrolet mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V210 when you call.
- Keep the second-row center seat unused until the seat belt latch is accessible and the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician removes the trim bezel around the second-row center seat belt, correctly positions the latch plate so it is accessible, and reinstalls the trim bezel. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because all covered vehicles are under warranty. Ask the Chevrolet service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 25, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 25, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| March 25, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 14, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 10, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V210?
Recall 21V210 covers 5 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles with a second-row center seat belt latch that can be trapped under the trim bezel and inaccessible. A passenger in that seat cannot buckle up, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Tahoe is included in recall 21V210. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair. The dealer will remove the trim bezel, position the seat belt latch plate correctly, and reinstall the trim bezel for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Chevrolet dealers will fix recall 21V210 free of charge by correcting the second-row center seat belt latch position under the trim bezel.
Is it safe to use the second-row center seat before the repair?
Do not seat a passenger there if the latch is trapped or inaccessible. Recall 21V210 says a passenger in the second-row center seat cannot wear a seat belt in that condition, which increases injury risk in a crash. Use another belted seating position until the repair is complete.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V210000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V210 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V210000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 →