Recall 22V617 covers 484,155 2021-2022 Cadillac SUVs for deformed third-row seat belt buckle rivets. Repair is free at any franchised Cadillac dealer.
Cadillac is recalling 484,155 2021-2022 Escalade, Escalade Esv, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, and Yukon Xl vehicles with third-row seats under recall 22V617 because a rivet in the left or right third-row seat belt buckle assembly was improperly formed. A deformed rivet can keep the belt from restraining an occupant in a crash, and Cadillac dealers will inspect and replace affected buckle assemblies free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The third-row seat belt buckle assembly is the latch point for passengers seated in the back row of the 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade Esv, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, and Yukon Xl. The buckle is held to its mounting bracket by a rivet, a permanent metal fastener that keeps the buckle attached when the belt is pulled tight.
On affected vehicles, that rivet was not formed correctly during supplier assembly. The missed forming step leaves the buckle less securely retained to the bracket. If the buckle separates, the third-row belt does not hold the passenger the way it was designed to hold during a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. A third-row buckle can look normal until it separates from the mounting bracket, so the VIN check and dealer inspection decide whether the vehicle is included.
Who's affected?
Covers 6 full-size SUV lines across the 2021 and 2022 model years, all tied to the same third-row seat belt buckle assembly.
| 2022 Cadillac Escalade | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2022 Cadillac Escalade Esv | seat belt |
| 2022 Chevrolet Suburban | seat belt |
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | seat belt |
| 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe | seat belt |
| 2022 GMC Yukon | seat belt |
| 2021 GMC Yukon | seat belt |
| 2021 GMC Yukon Xl | seat belt |
| 2022 GMC Yukon Xl | seat belt |
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade | seat belt |
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv | seat belt |
| 2021 Chevrolet Suburban | seat belt |
| Units affected | 484,155 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A deformed rivet in a third-row seat belt buckle can keep the belt from restraining an occupant properly, increasing injury risk during a crash. Schedule the inspection soon, especially if passengers use the third row. Repair is free at any franchised Cadillac dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Escalade, Escalade Esv, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, or Yukon Xl is included in this Cadillac recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Cadillac dealer to schedule the free third-row seat belt buckle inspection and any needed buckle replacement for the improperly formed rivet.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 22V617 when you call.
- Limit use of the third-row seats until the dealer confirms the buckle rivets are properly formed or completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Cadillac technician inspects the rivet head formation on the left and right side third row seat belt buckle assemblies. If a buckle assembly is affected, the technician replaces it. The dealer 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 service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| August 11, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 11, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| August 11, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 22, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 1, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V617?
Recall 22V617 covers 484,155 2021-2022 Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC SUVs with third-row seats. The left or right third-row seat belt buckle rivet can be improperly formed, which can stop the belt from properly restraining an occupant in a crash. Dealers will inspect both buckle assemblies and replace affected parts for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade Esv, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, or Yukon Xl is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific SUV is included in recall 22V617. If it is, contact a franchised dealer for your vehicle brand and ask for recall N222372380. The dealer will inspect both third-row buckle rivets and replace any affected buckle assembly for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and General Motors says dealers will inspect the third-row seat belt buckle rivets and replace affected buckle assemblies free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that a third-row seat belt with a deformed rivet can fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash. That increases injury risk for someone riding in the left or right side third-row seat. The dealer repair path is inspection first, then free buckle assembly replacement when needed.
What if I bought this SUV used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included, then call the franchised dealer for your vehicle brand and reference recall N222372380.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V617000 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V617 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V617000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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