Cadillac Recall 20V-811: Seat belts – critical fasteners

Affected: 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 14 more. Filed with NHTSA on December 23, 2020, covering about 470 vehicles.

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

The risk

If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign20V-811 (20V811000)
Manufacturer numberN202322230
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentSeat belts › Critical fasteners
Report dateDecember 23, 2020
Owners notifiedJanuary 29, 2021
Vehicles affected470
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the seat belts

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 20V-811 repair free?

Yes. Cadillac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at…

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 470 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.