2022 GMC Canyon Seat Fastener Recall (22V375)

Recall 22V375 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 GMC Canyon in recall 22V375?

The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 Canyon with recall 22V375?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Canyon 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 22V375?

Recall 22V375 covers 1,631 vehicles: 2022 Chevrolet Colorado; 2022 GMC Canyon.

NHTSA lists 1,631 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Canyon seat fastener recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222368320.

When was recall 22V375 announced?

General Motors, LLC reported recall 22V375 to NHTSA on May 26, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 6, 2022.

This recall was filed 52 months ago. If your Canyon was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Canyon is part of recall 22V375?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V375 is open on your Canyon, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 Canyon vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Canyon owners do about recall 22V375?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V375000 applies to your Canyon.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized GMC dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any critical fasteners symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Canyon owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 22V375 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 82 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the body, doors and seats. 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.

• 2022 Chevrolet Colorado: 56 complaints in total, 1 about the body, doors and seats
• 2022 GMC Canyon: 26 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats

Can recall 22V375 make my Canyon 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.

Owners often ask whether this critical fasteners recall means their Canyon qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 GMC Canyon has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

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.

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