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.
Safety risk
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system
20
12,000 mi
Engine
15
121,000 mi
Power train
12
—
Unknown or other
9
—
Steering
8
121,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
7
—
Service brakes
7
—
Back over prevention: rearview system braking
2
—
Structure: body
2
—
Engine and engine cooling
1
49,500 mi
Exterior lighting
1
—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
The 2021 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2023 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
