2019–2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500 and 2019–2020 GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 3500, Sierra 2500 recall: Seat belts: pretensioner
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V814000
- Reported
- November 14, 2019
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Part
- Seat belts: pretensioner
- Vehicles affected
- About 556,399
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.
Safety risk
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192270600.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2019, 2020); Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2020); Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2020); GMC Sierra 1500 (2019, 2020); GMC Sierra 2500 (2020); GMC Sierra 3500 (2020). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
What is the fix?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192270600.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.