2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Seat Belt Anchor Recall (25V015)
General Motors, LLC · 5 vehicles · Reported January 16, 2025
General Motors, LLC is recalling 5 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV; 2024-2025 GMC Sierra EV vehicles. The bolt that secures the rear center seat belt assembly to the seat structure may not have been properly tightened. An improperly secured seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V015 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V015000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N242489901 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 16, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV; 2024-2025 GMC Sierra EV |
| Units affected | 5 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Rear / Other > Anchorage |
| Safety risk | An improperly secured seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV in recall 25V015?
The bolt that secures the rear center seat belt assembly to the seat structure may not have been properly tightened.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024-2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup trucks. The bolt that secures the rear center seat belt assembly to the seat structure may not have been properly tightened.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Silverado EV with recall 25V015?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An improperly secured seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An improperly secured seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Silverado EV shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the anchorage, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V015?
Recall 25V015 covers 5 vehicles: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV; 2024-2025 GMC Sierra EV.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chevrolet | Silverado EV |
| 2024-2025 | GMC | Sierra EV |
What is the fix for the Silverado EV seat belt anchor recall?
Yes. GM will tighten the bolt that attaches the center seat belt assembly to the rear seat structure, free of charge.
GM will tighten the bolt that attaches the center seat belt assembly to the rear seat structure, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and, therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242489901.
When was recall 25V015 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 25V015 to NHTSA on January 16, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V015000. |
This recall was filed 20 months ago. If your Silverado EV was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Silverado EV is part of recall 25V015?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V015 is open on your Silverado EV, 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 25V015000. 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 Silverado EV owners do about recall 25V015?
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 25V015000 applies to your Silverado EV.
- Call a Chevrolet dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- 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 anchorage 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Silverado EV owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 38 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 25V015 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 38 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.
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV: 25 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
- 2025 GMC Sierra EV: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
- 2024 GMC Sierra EV: 6 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
I am 6'2" tall. The shoulder straps on both the drivers and passenger side do not adjust up far enough to protect me in the event of a crash. The straps slip down below my shoulder.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11665989, filed June 10, 2025
Can recall 25V015 make my Silverado EV 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 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Silverado EV went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to 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 25V015
Is the 25V015000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Silverado EV is part of recall 25V015000?
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 25V015000 (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.