Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 18, 2021
2021 Cadillac Escalade Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury During Crash
General Motors recalls 2021 Cadillac Escalade models with potentially damaged third-row seat belts that could break in a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact GM for free replacement.
“2021 Cadillac Escalade Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury During Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80279-2021-cadillac-escalade-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-during. Based on NHTSA recall #21V190000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V190000).
General Motors LLC recalled certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade and other vehicles because damaged third-row seat belts may break during a crash, increasing injury risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was announced on March 18, 2021. Owners should contact customer service for a free inspection and replacement.
How to tell if you have it
Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2021
Cadillac Escalade, 2021
Chevrolet Suburban, 2021
Chevrolet Tahoe, 2021
GMC Yukon XL, 2021
GMC Yukon, 2021
What to do
GM will notify owners and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged belts and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.
The hazard
The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, resulting in damaged seat belts that can break during a crash. This damage increases the risk of injury to the occupant.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on file since 2011-02-11. Other recent recalls of similar products include Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Power Train Recall (2026-10-22), Cadillac Lyriq 2024 Rearview Camera Malfunction Risk (2026-10-22), and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2017) Air Bag Recall (2026-09-24).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Cadillac Escalade has third-row seating. The recall covers vehicles where the third-row seat belts may be damaged due to being entrapped or misrouted behind the seat-folding mechanism.
Brand
Cadillac
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact GM Customer Service
Call 1-800-222-1020 for Chevrolet, 1-800-462-8782 for GMC, or 1-800-458-8006 for Cadillac to get free seat belt repairs.
Get Seat Belts Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged third-row seat belts at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 34 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Cadillac
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cadillac to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V190000 — Cadillac 2021 Cadillac Escalade Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury During Crash
Hello,
I own a 2021 Cadillac Escalade Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury During Crash that is covered by recall 21V190000 from Cadillac.
The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.
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.
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.
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