Recall 19V-814: 2019–2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 4 more
General Motors LLC recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Nov 14, 2019, covering about 556,399 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The 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.
Notes
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Pretensioner |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V814000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 2020 | All years |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2020 | All years |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 2020 | All years |
| GMC Sierra 3500 | 2020 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V-814?
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.
How is recall 19V-814 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.