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Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle.  If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.","consequence":"If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge.  The recall began January 29, 2021.  Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.  GM's number for this recall is N202322230.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N202322230","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":1,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":92,"grade":"A","complaints":{"count":130,"crash":6,"fire":1,"injured":7,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",39],["Engine",39],["Unspecified",20],["Service Brakes",18],["Power Train",18],["Fuel/Propulsion System",17]],"by_year":{"2021":11,"2022":4,"2023":12,"2024":14,"2025":60,"2026":29},"excerpts":[["2023-08-17","Steering","The contact owned a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated while driving 69-70 MPH, the steering wheel strongly pulled to the left side and into the roadway median. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hit the median and bounced, facing incoming traffic. The contact slammed on \u2026"],["2023-08-17","Suspension","The Esc display came up then sutbality sensor show and my back wheel went right. My car flipped twice and then landed on the guardrail."],["2023-07-20","Tires","Tires - purchased vehicle from car dealership two weeks ago. Drivers side rear tire low. Aired up was low again next day. Blow out On freeway tires are unsafe. Per Discount Tire said tire could not be repaired . all four tired unsafe, tread issue. Replaced two rear tires. Unknown when light came on. 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