GM has recalled 484,000 vehicles after finding a problem with third row seatbelts. The problem could increase injury risk in the case of an accident.

Karah Rucker Anchor/Reporter

GM seatbelt debacle forces recall of 480,000 vehicles

Aug 17, 2022

Karah Rucker Anchor/Reporter

By Karah Rucker (Anchor/Reporter), Ben Burke (Producer/Editor)

GM has recalled 484,000 vehicles after finding a problem with third row seatbelts. SUVs to be recalled include the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the defect involves the buckle. 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.” 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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 26, 2022.

To GM‘s knowledge, no injuries or accidents have stemmed from this seatbelt issue. NHTSA said without fixing the seatbelts, passengers could experience increased risk of injury in the event of a car accident.

G-M IS RECALLING NEARLY HALF A MILLION S-U-V’S.
SEATBELTS IN THE FAR BACKSEAT MAY HAVE A DEFECT.
IF YOU’RE AN OWNER OF A CADILLAC ESCALADE, CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, TAHOE, OR G-M-C YUKON-
IT’S TIME TO VISIT THE DEALERSHIP.
THE THIRD-ROW BACKSEAT SAFETY BELTS MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED.
THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE BUCKLE.
IT WILL BE CHECKED AND CHANGED OUT IF NECESSARY.
TO G-M’S KNOWLEDGE…THERE HAVE BEEN NO RELATED INJURIES TO THE RECALL.
BUT WITHOUT THE FIX…
PASSENGERS COULD GET HURT FROM NOT BEING PROPERLY RESTRAINED BY THE SEATBELT.