Chevrolet Tahoe Center Seat Belt Latch Is Blocked

NHTSA campaign 21V210000 · Reported Mar 25, 2021 · General Motors, LLC

high How serious is it? About this label

A passenger who can't buckle the center seat belt is at increased risk of injury if there's a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V210000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 25, 2021
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
Part affected	Seat Belts:rear/other
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

General Motors is recalling certain Tahoe vehicles because the seat belt latch for the second-row center seating position may be trapped underneath the trim bezel, making it inaccessible. This means a passenger sitting in that middle seat may not be able to reach the belt latch to buckle in.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected. 2. Contact a Chevrolet dealer or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. 3. Removal of the trim bezel and repositioning of the seat belt latch is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V210000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

Who to contact

Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-1020

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The second-row center seat belt latch may be trapped beneath the trim bezel and therefore inaccessible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208. "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk: A passenger in the second-row center will be unable to wear a seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the trim bezel, correctly position the seat belt latch plate, and reinstall the trim bezel, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212329320.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.