NHTSA recall 14V446000
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 | 14V446000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 14340 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Reported | 2014-07-23 |
| Owners notified | 2014-08-15 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 124007 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2015 quarter 4 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2016-01-29 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 124007 |
| Reported remedied | 117787 (94%) |
| Reported unreachable | 121 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2015 quarter 4, 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 LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
What can happen
A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.
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.
| 2013 BUICK ENCORE | Built 2012-08-23 to 2013-06-26. |
|---|---|
| 2014 BUICK ENCORE | Built 2013-04-11 to 2014-03-10. |
| 2013 CADILLAC ATS | Built 2012-04-23 to 2013-06-07. |
| 2014 CADILLAC ATS | Built 2013-04-15 to 2013-12-20. |
| 2014 CADILLAC CTS | Built 2013-06-10 to 2013-12-20. |
| 2014 CADILLAC ELR | Built 2013-12-12 to 2014-01-23. |
| 2014 CHEVROLET CAPRICE | Built 2013-05-15 to 2014-07-11. |
| 2014 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS | Built 2013-09-13 to 2014-06-13. |
| 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO | Built 2013-08-16 to 2014-01-08. |
| 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO | Built 2013-10-16 to 2013-12-16. |
| 2014 GMC SIERRA | Built 2013-07-22 to 2014-01-08. |
| 2015 GMC SIERRA | Built 2013-11-12 to 2013-12-18. |
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. |
|---|---|
| PIE0269 | 2024-04-08. Service bulletin. Engineering Information. |
| PIC5924A | 2024-04-08. Service bulletin. Memory Seat Module. |
| PIC5924 | 2024-04-08. Service bulletin. Memory Seat Module. |
| 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. |
| 16NA016 | 2024-02-12. Service bulletin. Rear 60% Seatback Locked in Down Position When Folded, Will Not Return to Upright Position |
| 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. |
| 15521 | 2023-12-18. Service bulletin. In situations where your vehicle side doors will not open from INSIDE the vehicle due to low or no battery voltage, such as a discharged or disconnected battery, or if the vehicle is entered without the key fob or the fob is not working, the driver and passenger side doors can be opened from the inside of the vehicle by using the manual release levers located on the floor between the seats and the door openings. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.