Large Recall NHTSA · 14V447000 Reported July 23, 2014

Seat height adjuster bolt may fall out

General Motors, Llc · Seats · 414,333 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V447000
Manufacturer Campaign
14271
Manufacturer
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
414,333
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 23, 2014
Completion Rate
75.49

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 buick lacrosse, regal and chevrolet camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 cadillac srx, chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. in the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

Safety Consequence

If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. the manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on september 11, 2014. The recall began on december 26, 2014. owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-458-8006 (cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). gm's number for this recall is 14271.

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 14V447000 or campaign 14271.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V447000

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

What is recall 14V447000?

NHTSA recall 14V447000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on July 23, 2014. It addresses: Seat height adjuster bolt may fall out. The recall affects approximately 414,333 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 14V447000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14271. 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.