2019 Cadillac XTS Seat Belts: Missing Rivet Risk in Crashes
General Motors recalls 2019 Cadillac XTS vehicles with seat belt buckles missing a securing rivet, which could prevent proper restraint during crashes and increase injury risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the securing rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the cable mounting strap in the event of a crash, preventing the occupant from being properly restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
General Motors is recalling certain 2019 Cadillac XTS vehicles because the front seat belt buckles may have a missing rivet that could separate during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners should have their seat belt buckles inspected by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223584-2019-cadillac-xts-seat-belts-missing-rivet-risk-in-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223584-2019-cadillac-xts-seat-belts-missing-rivet-risk-in-crashes · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V899000
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“2019 Cadillac XTS Seat Belts: Missing Rivet Risk in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223584-2019-cadillac-xts-seat-belts-missing-rivet-risk-in-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #18V899000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V899000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the securing rivet is missing, the seat belt buckle could separate from the cable mounting strap during a crash. This would prevent proper occupant restraint, increasing the risk of injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Cadillac XTS vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Cadillac XTS vehicles with front seat belt buckles that have a missing rivet securing the buckle head to the cable mounting strap.
- Brand
Cadillac- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect the front seat buckle assemblies and replace them if the rivets are missing, free of charge.
Check Recall Status
Owners can check if their vehicle is affected by contacting Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat buckle assemblies, replacing them if the rivets are missing, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N182204040.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 50 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V899000 (December 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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