Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS
05V558000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/2004 to 06/30/2005V (Vehicle)42559303/15/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/19/200512/19/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain full-size passenger, cargo, or cutaway vans, the front and rear seat belt buckles will not latch or will not unlatch.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the buckles and, if found to be inoperative, the entire buckle assembly would be replaced. for buckles found to be operative, dealer will replace only the upper buckle cover. the recall will be conducted in phases. the first phase mailing began during march 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
NotesGm recall no. 05113. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEAT BELTS
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Ready06/14/2011
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm06/14/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Ready05/11/2011
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm05/11/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm06/14/2011
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Ready06/14/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm05/11/2011
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Ready05/11/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS
01/01/19011
 Problem with receiving proper recall scheduling**nar**cc the consumer vehicle is an rv and there is no facility close enough that can accommodate the rv, the nearest dealer is 5 hours away. the recall was regarding seat belts on an rv. *jb