Recall 21V245 covers 2,568 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500, and Tahoe vehicles for seat-belt cable fatigue. Free Chevrolet dealer repair.
Chevrolet is recalling 2,568 2014-2016 Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500, and Tahoe vehicles because an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly can let the driver's seat belt cable bend, fatigue, and separate. A broken pretensioner cable reduces seat belt effectiveness and raises injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The driver lap anchor pretensioner on affected 2014-2016 Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500, and Tahoe vehicles is part of the front seat belt anchor at the outboard side of the driver's seat. Its job is to help hold the lap belt in the right position and tighten the belt during a crash.
The problem is an incorrect replacement pretensioner cable assembly installed during an earlier recall remedy or a later repair. That design leaves the flexible steel cable in the path of the seat side shield, so the cable bends each time the driver gets in or out. Repeated bending fatigues the cable until it separates.
The warning sign is wear on the sleeve around the cable. If that sleeve looks worn, the pretensioner cable has been rubbing and needs dealer inspection.
Who's affected?
The scope mixes Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 pickups with Tahoe SUVs across the 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years, all involving the front seat belt.
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 | seat belt |
| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe | seat belt |
| 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | seat belt |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 | seat belt |
| 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe | seat belt |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | seat belt |
| Units affected | 2,568 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no 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?
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the driver's seat belt protection and increases the risk of injury. Wear on the cable sleeve is the warning sign to take seriously; if you see it, limit driving and schedule dealer service. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500, or Tahoe is included in this recall.
- Look for the Chevrolet owner letter mailed on May 5, 2021, or ask the dealer to confirm the recall from your VIN.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to ask whether the free driver seat belt lap pretensioner replacement is open for your vehicle.
- Reference recall number 21V245 when you call, and bring the owner letter if you have it.
- Use extra care with the driver seat belt until the repair is complete. A broken pretensioner cable reduces seat belt protection in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician replaces the driver seat belt lap pretensioner covered by recall 21V245. The work addresses the seat belt cable assembly that can fatigue after repeated bending as the driver enters and exits the vehicle. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. If you've already paid for a related seat belt pretensioner repair, ask Chevrolet customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit documentation under GM's general reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 8, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| April 8, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 5, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V245?
Recall 21V245 covers 2,568 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500, and Tahoe vehicles with a driver seat belt pretensioner cable that can fatigue and separate after an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly was installed. A broken cable reduces seat belt effectiveness and increases injury risk.
What should I do if my 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500, or Tahoe is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V245. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask for the driver seat belt lap pretensioner replacement under GM recall N212330040. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and GM dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner free of charge. Reference recall 21V245 or GM recall N212330040 when you call.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced driver seat belt protection. If the pretensioner cable breaks, the driver's seat belt is less effective in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The repair path is to replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner 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 confirm whether your Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500, or Tahoe is included, then call a franchised Chevrolet dealer with recall 21V245.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V245000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V245 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V245000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (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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