NHTSA recall 22V359000
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 | 22V359000 |
| Manufacturer's number | N212356050 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Reported | 2022-05-19 |
| Owners notified | 2022-06-23 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 221 |
| Part numbers | 13535244, 13535243, 13525370, 13525368, 13525388, 13513082 |
| Report | Annual report 2, for 2025 quarter 2 to 2026 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2026-04-10 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 221 |
| Reported remedied | 198 (89%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2026 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, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
What can happen
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.
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.nhtsa.gov.
| 2022 CADILLAC XT4 | |
|---|---|
| 2022 CHEVROLET BLAZER | |
| 2022 CHEVROLET EQUINOX | |
| 2021 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
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
| 24-NA-239 | 2025-01-30. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope. |
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| PIT6180 | 2024-08-13. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog. |
| 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. |
| 24-NA-054 | 2024-03-20. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information on No Heated Seats or Heated Steering Wheel During Remote Start. |
| PIE0773B | 2024-03-20. Service bulletin. This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to Melted Burn Marks and/or Smoke Smell Coming from the Height Adjuster Motor Under the Front Row Seat. |
| 23-NA-110 | 2024-03-06. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Intermittent Service Airbag System message (DTC B0014 B0021). |
| 21-NA-122 | 2024-02-14. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radiator brackets if found loose to correct a customer concern of excessive vibration in the steering wheel or seat or floor at idle or at low to moderate speeds. |
| PIE0773A | 2024-02-14. Service bulletin. This engineering information (EI) s requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to Melted Burn Marks and/or Smoke Smell Coming from the Height Adjuster Motor Under the Front Row Seat. |
| 23-NA-046 | 2024-02-06. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides a procedure to check for water intrusion at the door electrical connectors and repair the wiring if found the cause of customer concerns of Power Windows and/or Mirrors Inoperative, Power Seat Movement Inoperative and/or Moving On Its Own, Side Object Detection Inoperative and/or Unwanted Activation, Power Door Lock Cycle Inoperative, Keyless Entry Inoperative. |
| PIE0773 | 2024-01-04. Service bulletin. This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to Melted Burn Marks and/or Smoke Smell Coming from the Height Adjuster Motor Under the Front Row Seat. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.