Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V123000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1995 to 02/28/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 461851 | 06/27/2001 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/10/2001 | 04/24/2001 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: mini vans. some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, occupant crash protection. the fasten safety-belt audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This does not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new alarm module. owner notification began june 27, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V057000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1995 to 06/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 18972 | 04/28/1997 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/08/1997 | 04/17/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The outboard safety belt webbing on the right-hand rear bucket seat can separate during a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly restrained and personal injury could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a protector on the rear seat cushion frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to being late-april 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||||
| 98030 | 07/01/1998 | 602342 | Special policy for safety belt guide cover. *yc | 10/26/1998 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 01123 | 06/22/2001 | 623397 | Campaign parts bulletin regarding fasten seat belt warning audible signal. *tt | 10/29/2001 | |
| 01036 | 01/01/2001 | 623540 | Information regarding fasten seat belt warning audible signal parts availability. *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
| 01036 | 06/20/2001 | 623443 | This bulletin states that general motors has decided that certain vehicles fail to confirm to federal/canada motor vehicle safety standard 208, occupant crash protection, 208, occupant restrain system in frontal impact, and article 22-3, tr | 10/29/2001 | |
| 01036 | 08/29/2001 | 620862 | Subject regarding fasten seat belt warning audible signal - parts information update. *tt | 08/31/2001 | |
| 01036 | 08/01/2001 | 620840 | Subject regarding campaign 01036 - fasten seat belt warning audible signal - parts information update. *tt | 08/31/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Seat belt failure . | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| The front seatbelts cannot be pulled out or retract when the seats are in the rear most position. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| When applying brakes on dry pavement pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and the driver's seat belt did not lock up. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 04/05/2000 | 3 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Driver rearend vehicle in front with a 35mph - 40 mph impact due to brake failure. upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, and driver's seatbelt did not lock up, causing loss of protection and injuries. *ak | |||
| Passenger's side seat belt will not disengage from the housing mechanism, thus preventing any usage of the seat belt. consumer has contacted dealer, parts has yet to be replaced. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| Seat belt retractors on the rear bench seats on the driver side do not retract. dealer has replaced , and problem still exists. also, dealer put in wrong seatbelts. | |||
| 10/15/1998 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt on passengers side had to be replaced because it failed to retract properly. manufacturer refused to reimburse consumer for replacment/repairs. *ak *slc | |||
| Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 50mph, shoulder/lap belt fail to retract enough, allowing driver/child pass. in css to impact with interior. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||
| 06/13/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer had recall 01v123000 audible warning remedied on 6/13/03. a few days later he began experiencing problems with vehicle's electrical system. when the interior cabin light was turned on the radio would come on instead. also, when attempting to adjust power windows, the vehicle's alarm would engage. vehicle is currently being checked by dealer.*ak | |||