Vehicle recall 22V359000 · May 19, 2022
Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet Equinox and 2 more models
The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
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 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.
- Consequence
- An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V359000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 2022
- Filed by
- General Motors, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- N212356050
- Owner notification
- June 23, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 221
- 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.
- Cadillac XT4 (2022): 2022
- Chevrolet Blazer (2022): 2022
- Chevrolet Equinox (2022): 2022
- Chevrolet Malibu (2021): 2021
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