Vehicle recall 14V446000 · July 23, 2014
Cadillac ATS, Buick Encore and 6 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V446000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 23, 2014
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14340
- Owner notification
- August 15, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 124,007
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Encore (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Cadillac ATS (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Cadillac CTS (2014): 2014
- Cadillac ELR (2014): 2014
- Chevrolet Caprice (2014): 2014
- Chevrolet Cheverolet SS (2014): 2014
- Chevrolet Silverado (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- GMC Sierra (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
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