Chevrolet is recalling 2016 SS vehicles with seat belt tensioner cable that may separate during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have seat trim inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Chevrolet is recalling 2016 SS vehicles where the seat belt tensioner cable might separate during crashes, potentially causing injury. Owners need to have dealers check and replace the cable if needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226688-chevrolet-2016-ss-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226688-chevrolet-2016-ss-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V638000
“Chevrolet 2016 SS Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226688-chevrolet-2016-ss-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall 20V638000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V638000).
The driver's seat belt tensioner cable may repeatedly bend over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle. This bending causes the cable to fatigue and potentially separate during a crash, reducing the driver's safety restraint.
Owners of 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS and Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 16V-518. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the seat belt tensioner cable separates during a crash.
Check for 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS or Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 16V-518. The recall began November 17, 2020.
Call 1-800-222-1020 to get notified about the recall and have dealers inspect your vehicle.
Dealers will check if the seat trim was installed correctly and replace it if needed.
Dealers will also inspect and replace the pretensioner cable assembly if necessary.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine whether the new seat trim was installed and replace the trim as necessary. Dealers will also inspect and replace the pretensioner cable assembly, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202312100
The driver's seat belt tensioner cable may repeatedly bend over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle, causing it to fatigue and separate during a crash.
Check if you own a 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS or Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle that was previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 16V-518.
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and replace the seat trim and pretensioner cable assembly if needed at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V638000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 20V638000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine whether the new seat trim was installed and replace the trim as necessary. Dealers will also inspect and replace the pretensioner cable assembly, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202312100 I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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