Chevrolet 2016 SS Seat Belts Recall: Tensioner Cable Separation Risk
Chevrolet is recalling 2016 SS vehicles with seat belt tensioner cables that may separate, increasing crash injury risk. Free repairs include cable replacement or guide installation.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Chevrolet is recalling 2016 SS vehicles where the seat belt tensioner cable could separate during normal use, potentially leaving drivers unsecured in crashes. This recall requires free repairs to prevent injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226692-chevrolet-2016-ss-seat-belts-recall-tensioner-cable-separation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226692-chevrolet-2016-ss-seat-belts-recall-tensioner-cable-separation-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V518000
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“Chevrolet 2016 SS Seat Belts Recall: Tensioner Cable Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226692-chevrolet-2016-ss-seat-belts-recall-tensioner-cable-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V518000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V518000).
Why it’s dangerous
The driver's seat belt tensioner cable can repeatedly bend over the seat side shield when entering or exiting the vehicle. This causes the cable to fatigue and separate, reducing driver restraint during crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles with seat belt tensioner cables that may fatigue and separate. Drivers are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Chevrolet SS was manufactured between May 15, 2013 and April 27, 2016. The recall covers vehicles where the cable may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chevrolet
Call 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.
Get Cable Repair
Dealers will replace damaged tensioner cables or install a cable guide if needed.
Receive New Seat Trim
All vehicles will get new seat trim with redesigned cable routing.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tensioner cable assembly, replacing any cable that is damaged. For vehicles that do not require a tensioner assembly replacement, a cable guide will be installed. All vehicles will receive new seat trim with a redesigned opening for the cable routing. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31340.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- 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 #16V518000 (August 7, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.