GMC Seat Recalls Address Loose Bolts and Insufficient Welds
GMC seat recalls center on attachments and welds that may compromise occupant restraint in a crash. Terrain appears in two different notices: 2019 vehicles have insufficient welds on the rear-right head-restraint bracket, while certain 2022 vehicles have a stripped or loose driver-seat height-adjust pivot bolt. The 2021 Yukon and Yukon XL notice concerns front-seat attachment bolts that may not have been properly reinstalled after seat removal. Certain 2022 Canyon trucks with manual passenger seats have an improperly welded hook attachment. The 2026 Acadia recall concerns insufficient welds attaching the front-seat recliner pivot mechanism to a seat-frame bracket. These defects involve different seat positions and repair procedures.
Warning signs to watch for
- The notices for these recalls do not describe any warning sign an owner would notice.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the five seat recall notices instructs owners to stop driving or park outside. The November 2020 notice for Yukon and Yukon XL front-seat bolts does not tell owners to stop driving. Neither do the May 2022 Canyon passenger-seat weld notice, September 2022 Terrain driver-seat pivot-bolt notice, October 2026 Acadia front-seat weld notice, or March 2019 Terrain rear-right seat weld notice. For each of these seat defects, the notice does not give owners a stop-driving instruction.
What the free repair involves
The listed repairs are free. Dealers inspect Yukon front-seat attachments and install bolts as needed. Canyon passenger-seat and Terrain driver-seat recalls require inspection and cushion-frame replacement if necessary. For the 2026 Acadia recall, dealers replace the driver or front passenger seatback frames. For the 2019 Terrain recall, they replace the rear-right seatback frame.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 4 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | GMC Acadia Front Seats May Have Insufficient Welds | high |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain Loose Driver Seat Bolt | high |
| May 26, 2022 | Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Seat Weld Issue | high |
| Nov 25, 2020 | Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon Front Seat Bolt Issue | high |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain Rear Seat Weld Problem | medium |
Common questions
Are the two GMC Terrain seat recalls for the same seat?
The March 2019 notice concerns the rear-right seat's head-restraint bracket welds in 2019 Terrain vehicles. The September 2022 notice concerns a driver-seat height-adjust pivot bolt in certain 2022 Terrain vehicles. Their remedies address those respective seat components.
Which Canyon passenger seats are covered by the weld recall?
The May 26, 2022 notice covers certain 2022 Canyon vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. A hook attachment may be improperly welded and separate from the inboard track. Dealers inspect the passenger seat and replace the cushion frame if necessary.
What will dealers replace for the 2026 Acadia seat recall?
Dealers replace the driver or front passenger seatback frames free of charge. The October 21, 2026 notice identifies insufficient welds where the recliner pivot mechanism attaches to a seat-frame bracket. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.