Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The power adjuster in your front seats helps you move your seat up and down. In some 2010-2012 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles, this adjuster can come loose, causing your seat to drop suddenly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your driver's seat drops unexpectedly while you're driving, it could be a big distraction and affect your control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the bolts that hold the power adjuster in place, free of charge. This repair is on GM, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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