2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Rear Seat Belt Recall (21V210)
General Motors, LLC · 5 vehicles · Reported March 25, 2021
General Motors, LLC is recalling 5 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The second-row center seat belt latch may be trapped beneath the trim bezel and therefore inaccessible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208. "Occupant Crash Protection." A passenger in the second-row center will be unable to wear a seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V210 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V210000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N212329320 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 25, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe |
| Units affected | 5 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Rear / Other |
| Safety risk | A passenger in the second-row center will be unable to wear a seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe in recall 21V210?
The second-row center seat belt latch may be trapped beneath the trim bezel and therefore inaccessible.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The second-row center seat belt latch may be trapped beneath the trim bezel and therefore inaccessible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208. "Occupant Crash Protection."
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Tahoe with recall 21V210?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A passenger in the second-row center will be unable to wear a seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A passenger in the second-row center will be unable to wear a seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the rear and other.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V210?
Recall 21V210 covers 5 vehicles: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe.
NHTSA lists 5 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
What is the fix for the Tahoe rear seat belt recall?
Yes. GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the trim bezel, correctly position the seat belt latch plate, and reinstall the trim bezel, free of charge.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the trim bezel, correctly position the seat belt latch plate, and reinstall the trim bezel, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212329320.
When was recall 21V210 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 21V210 to NHTSA on March 25, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 25, 2021 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V210000. |
This recall was filed 67 months ago. If your Tahoe was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Tahoe is part of recall 21V210?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V210 is open on your Tahoe, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 21V210000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Tahoe owners do about recall 21V210?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V210000 applies to your Tahoe.
- Call a Chevrolet dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any rear and other symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Tahoe owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 453 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 13 of them about the seat belts.
Since recall 21V210 was reported on March 25, 2021, owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the seat belts on these vehicles. 1 of them (10%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the seat belts and were received on or after March 25, 2021, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related seat belts issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 453 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 13 of them involve the seat belts. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: 453 complaints in total, 13 about the seat belts
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Our vehicle was rear ended and the front passenger seatbelt did not lock or (possibly) locked too late. The front passenger's face hit the dashboard, as well as their knees and feet.
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11673303, filed July 14, 2025
The service safety restraint system light keeps coming on. This error comes while stationary and in motion.
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11363644, filed October 9, 2020
I had a incident almost tragedy yesterday inside my tahoe , parked on my parents drive way. My kid 7 years old was inside truck playing and somehow he got belt tangled around his neck with car seat belt the one that hangs from roof used for car seat.
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11413925, filed April 26, 2021
Can recall 21V210 make my Tahoe a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Seat belt defects are safety defects. If the belt, buckle or pretensioner still does not work right after the recall repair, the repeat visit belongs in your records.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V210
Did the recall 21V210 fix work?
Since recall 21V210 was reported on March 25, 2021, owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the seat belts on these vehicles. 1 of them (10%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 21V210000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Tahoe is part of recall 21V210000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V210000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Chevrolet. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.