GM recalls 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe models with loose front seat bolts that could move during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have seats inspected by dealers for free.
If an occupied front seat has loose or missing attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seated occupant.
Chevrolet is recalling 2021 Tahoe vehicles with potentially loose front seat bolts that could move during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners must have dealers inspect seats for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80292-2021-chevrolet-tahoe-seats-recall-loose-bolts-risk-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80292-2021-chevrolet-tahoe-seats-recall-loose-bolts-risk-injury-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V735000
“2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Seats Recall: Loose Bolts Risk Injury in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80292-2021-chevrolet-tahoe-seats-recall-loose-bolts-risk-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall 20V735000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V735000).
During manufacturing, front seats may not have been properly reinstalled after repair. If bolts become loose, the seat could shift during a crash, increasing injury risk to the occupant.
Owners of 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles are affected. Front seat occupants face higher injury risk if seats move during a crash.
Check if your 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has front seats that were removed during manufacturing. The recall covers vehicles from December 21, 2020, onwards.
Call 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a seat inspection at a dealer.
Dealers will check front seat attachments and install bolts if needed at no cost.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202312720.
During manufacturing, front seats may not have been properly reinstalled after repair, risking loose bolts that could shift during a crash.
No, but dealers will inspect seats for free. The recall does not require immediate stop-use.
Check if your 2021 Tahoe was manufactured after December 21, 2020, as the recall covers vehicles from that date onward.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V735000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 20V735000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202312720. 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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