GM Seat Belt Buckle Recall

GM is set to recall more than 450,000 vehicles due to seat belt buckle problems. The following vehicles equipped with third-row seats are included in the recall:

  • 2021-2022 Chevrolet Tahoe

  • 2021-2022 Chevrolet Suburban

  • 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade

  • 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV

  • 2021-2022 GMC Yukon

  • 2021-2022 GMC Yukon XL

According to GM, the rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.

As of 8/18/2022, there have been no reported accidents

"GM’s investigation determined that operators at the seatbelt buckle assembly supplier’s manufacturing plant may have not properly followed manufacturing processes and inadvertently missed the rivet forming operation." — General Motors

The seat belt may fail to hold an occupant if the third-row seat belt assembly is not riveted correctly.

Seat belt buckle recall letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022, and dealerships will inspect the rivet head formations and replace the seat belt buckle assemblies if needed.

GM's number for the seat belt buckle recall is N222372380.

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