Recall 21V-190: 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV and 4 more

General Motors, LLC recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Mar 18, 2021, covering about 94,641 vehicles.

NHTSA number
21V-190
Report date
Mar 18, 2021
Vehicles affected
94,641
Owners notified
Apr 21, 2021

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.

The risk

A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.

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

ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentSeat Belts › Rear/Other
Seat Belts
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number21V190000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Cadillac Escalade2021All years
Cadillac Escalade ESV2021All years
Chevrolet Suburban2021All years
Chevrolet Tahoe2021All years
GMC Yukon2021All years
GMC Yukon XL2021All 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 21V-190?

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.

How is recall 21V-190 fixed?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.

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.