Head restraints/fmvss 202a
Defect Summary
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured august 1, 2013, through september 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. in the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202a, "head restraints."
Safety Consequence
If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm has notified owners. dealers will inspect the seatback recliner mechanisms and make adjustments, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on october 23, 2013. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and gmc at 1-800-462-8782. gm's recall number is 13323.
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FAQ: Recall 13V488000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V488000?
NHTSA recall 13V488000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 17, 2013. It addresses: Head restraints/fmvss 202a. The recall affects approximately 18,972 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V488000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13323. 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.