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HighNHTSA·10V623000·Announced 2010-12-15

GM Recalls 2011 Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC Vehicles for Seat Belt Defect

General Motors is recalling 2011 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles because the front seat belt buckle anchor may fracture in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt anchor fracture) that could increase the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driver and/or front passenger safety belt buckle anchor may fracture and separate near the seat attachment during a vehicle crash.

This defect could prevent the safety belt system from restraining occupants as designed, potentially increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will modify the passenger and/or driver safety belt buckles as necessary at no charge to the owner. The safety recall was expected to begin on or before January 18, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac, Chevrolet, or GMC directly, or visit the GM Owner Center for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, GMC SRX, EQUINOX, TERRAIN
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belts
Hazard
Affected units
97,843

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • SRX
  • EQUINOX
  • TERRAIN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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