If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Seat Belts
Date Announced
APR 12, 2016
Vehicles Affected
895,232
GMC Recall # 15822
NHTSA Campaign #
16V209000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.
Actions GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15822.
Documents (27) ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: July 1, 2016 Subject: 15822B – Safety Recall Seatbelt Lap Anchor Tensioner Cable – Driver’s Side Part Information for Upcoming Bulletin Revision Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) ... Safety Bulletin - Bulletin No.: 15822 Date: April 2016 Safety Bulletin - Bulletin No.: 15822A Date: May 2016 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Subject: 15822 - Safety Recall Seatbelt Lap Anchor Tensioner Cable – Driver’s Side Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Date: April 11, 2016 Subject: Stop Delivery Order for Upcoming Safety Recall 15822 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: April 15, 2016 Subject: Stop Delivery Order for Upcoming Safety Recall 15822 Involved Vehicle List Revised – Discard Previous Vehicle List Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 11, 2016 Subject: 15822 - Safety Recall Seatbelt Lap Anchor Tensioner Cable – Driver’s Side Part Availability Update For Second Remedy Defect Notice 573 Report Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 18, 2016 Subject: 15822 – Safety Recall Seatbelt Lap Anchor Tensioner Cable – Driver’s Side Customer Advisory Letter Mailing ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 20, 2016 Subject: 15822A - Safety Recall Seatbelt Lap Anchor Tensioner Cable – Driver’s Side Temporary Remedy for Used and Customer Vehicles Safety Bulletin - Bulletin No.: 15822B Date: July 2016 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: August 24, 2016 Subject: 15822B - Safety Recall Seatbelt Lap Anchor Tensioner Cable – Driver’s Side Important Information - Performing Service Procedure Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: April 11, 2016 Subject: Stop Delivery Order for Upcoming Safety Recall 15822 Recall Acknowledgement Safety Bulletin - Bulletin No.: 15822C Date: January 2017 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 11, 2017
Subject: 15822C – Safety Recall Seatbelt Lap Anchor Tensioner Cable – Driver’s Side Revised Correction, Part Information, Service Procedure, Warranty Transaction Information sections Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 11, 2017
Subject: 15822C – Safety Recall Seatbelt Lap Anchor Tensioner Cable – Driver’s Side Revised Correction, Part Information, Service Procedure, Warranty Transaction Information sections Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: August 25, 2016 Subject: 15822B - Safety Recall Seatbelt Lap Anchor Tensioner Cable – Driver’s Side Important Information - Performing Service Procedure Revised to Add Corrected Photos Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3 Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-4 Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-2 Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-1 Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-4 Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
