Flexible steel cable for seat belt may fail
Defect Summary
General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 buick enclave vehicles manufactured april 14, 2008, through may 14, 2014, chevrolet traverse vehicles manufactured june 6, 2008, through may 14, 2014, and gmc acadia vehicles manufactured april 9, 2008, through may 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 saturn outlook vehicles manufactured april 14, 2008, through march 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
Safety Consequence
If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
General motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. parts are not currently available. an interim notice will be mailed to owners in july 2014. a second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. the recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on july 11, 2014. the interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on july 11, 2014. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-462-8782 (gmc), 1-800-553-6000 (saturn). general motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.
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FAQ: Recall 14V266000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V266000?
NHTSA recall 14V266000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on May 20, 2014. It addresses: Flexible steel cable for seat belt may fail. The recall affects approximately 1,339,355 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V266000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14187. 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.