Large Recall NHTSA · 10V480000 Reported October 13, 2010

Seat belt assembly anchorages/fmvss 210

General Motors, Llc · Seat Belts · 303,100 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V480000
Manufacturer Campaign
10312
Manufacturer
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
303,100
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 13, 2010

Defect Summary

Gm is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 chevrolet impalas for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the front safety belt webbing may not have been properly secured to the lap belt anchor pretensioner mounted to the side of the seat nearest the door.

Safety Consequence

The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, which could result in injury to the occupant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect both front safety belts for proper installation of the anchors to the pretensioners and, if necessary, reinstall the anchors. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 5, 2010. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 10V480000 or campaign 10312.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V480000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V480000?

NHTSA recall 10V480000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 13, 2010. It addresses: Seat belt assembly anchorages/fmvss 210. The recall affects approximately 303,100 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V480000 or the manufacturer campaign number 10312. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.