GM Vehicles: Driver's Seat Weld May Fail

NHTSA campaign 22V359000 · Reported May 19, 2022 · General Motors, LLC

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An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V359000
Reported to NHTSA	May 19, 2022
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
Part affected	Seats
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2022
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 2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer, and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have a weld that was not done correctly. This faulty weld is located in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism, which is the part that lets the driver's seat tilt up and down. The improper weld affects the frame that supports the driver's seat cushion.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 to schedule service.
3. Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame if needed, 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 22V359000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2021 Chevrolet Malibu
2022 Cadillac XT4
2022 Chevrolet Blazer
2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Who to contact

Cadillac — official Cadillac recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-458-8006

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

Cadillac Seat Recalls Address Frames, Child Anchors, and Head Restraints · all 3 Cadillac recalls in this area
Chevrolet Seat Recalls Address Weak Welds and Loose Attachment Bolts · all 7 Chevrolet recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SEATS
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
Safety risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.

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