2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado Seat Belt Fastener Recall (24V703)
General Motors, LLC · 151 vehicles · Reported September 19, 2024
General Motors, LLC is recalling 151 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado; 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly. A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V703 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V703000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N242453720 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | September 19, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado; 2023 GMC Canyon |
| Units affected | 151 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Critical Fasteners |
| Safety risk | A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado in recall 24V703?
The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 Colorado with recall 24V703?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Colorado shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the critical fasteners, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V703?
Recall 24V703 covers 151 vehicles: 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado; 2023 GMC Canyon.
NHTSA lists 151 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Chevrolet | Colorado |
| 2023 | GMC | Canyon |
What is the fix for the Colorado seat belt fastener recall?
Yes. Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge.
Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242453720.
When was recall 24V703 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 24V703 to NHTSA on September 19, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 30, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 19, 2024 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V703000. |
| October 30, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 24 months ago. If your Colorado was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Colorado is part of recall 24V703?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V703 is open on your Colorado, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V703000 is open on your Colorado, it will be listed there, along with Chevrolet recall number N242453720. You can also ask any Chevrolet dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Colorado owners do about recall 24V703?
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 24V703000 applies to your Colorado.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the critical fasteners happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Colorado owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 320 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the seat belts.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 24V703 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 320 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 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.
- 2023 Chevrolet Colorado: 135 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
- 2024 Chevrolet Colorado: 123 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
- 2023 GMC Canyon: 62 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while his employee was driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle hit a deer, but the seat belt did not hold the driver in place.
2024 Chevrolet Colorado owner, TN, NHTSA complaint 11694465, filed October 20, 2025
Can recall 24V703 make my Colorado 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)).
A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 20V811000.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
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 24V703
Is the 24V703000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed October 30, 2024.
How do I know if my Colorado is part of recall 24V703000?
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 24V703000 (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, GMC. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.