NHTSA recall 13V488000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 13V488000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 13323 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Reported | 2013-10-17 |
| Owners notified | 2013-10-21 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Units potentially affected | 18972 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2015 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2015-04-15 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 18972 |
| Reported remedied | 18603 (98%) |
| Reported unreachable | 22 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2015 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, through September 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. In the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202a, "Head Restraints."
What can happen
If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
GM has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the seatback recliner mechanisms and make adjustments, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13323.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO | Built 2013-08-01 to 2013-09-10. |
|---|---|
| 2014 GMC SIERRA | Built 2013-08-01 to 2013-09-10. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 06-00-89-029V | 2024-05-16. Service bulletin. This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability. |
|---|---|
| PI1354J | 2024-02-14. Service bulletin. This preliminary bulletin provides additional guidance for diagnosing vibrations or disturbances that may occur on full size pickups and how to correct and repair. |
| 14340B | 2024-01-16. Service bulletin. Incomplete Weld on the Seat Hook Bracket Assembly |
| 14340 | 2024-01-16. Service bulletin. Incomplete Weld on the Seat Hook Bracket Assembly |
| PI3541J | 2024-01-04. Service bulletin. This preliminary bulletin provides additional guidance for diagnosing vibrations or disturbances that may occur on full size pickups and how to correct and repair. |
| 13323A | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. F/CMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL - Manual Seatback Recliner Lever |
| PIT5223 | 2023-12-04. Service bulletin. Front Driver Or Passenger Seat Cover / Cushion Loose. |
| PIT5222 | 2023-12-04. Service bulletin. Center Seat Accessory Power Outlet Inoperative. |
| PIT5434D | 2020-01-21. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician only to provide additional tips when diagnosing a front heated seat concern and is not meant to be a diagnostic flow chart or replace Service Information. Always, perform and refer to Service Information for the latest diagnostic information and procedures. |
| 18NA377 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of front seat lateral movement and/or click type noise while driving. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.