The problem
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
The risk
A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 22V-617 (22V617000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | N222372380 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Critical fasteners |
| Report date | August 11, 2022 |
| Owners notified | November 1, 2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 484,155 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
- 2021 Cadillac Escalade seat belt problems 3
- 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV seat belt problems 2
- 2021 Chevrolet Suburban seat belt problems 7
- 2022 Chevrolet Suburban seat belt problems 6
- 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe seat belt problems 13
- 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe seat belt problems 2
- 2021 GMC Yukon seat belt problems 4
- 2022 GMC Yukon seat belt problems 2
- 2021 GMC Yukon XL seat belt problems 3
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 22V-617 repair free?
Yes. Cadillac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 484,155 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.