Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
04V225000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/2003 to 03/31/2004V (Vehicle)73609/09/2004MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/11/200405/12/2004571225
Defect SummaryCertain extended and regular cab pickup trucks and cargo vans converted to compressed natural gas (cng) fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' these vehicles have one seating position, the center rear seat, equipped with child restraint lower anchorages.
Consequence SummaryThe standard requires child seat lower anchorages in two seating positions for vehicles with three rear seating positions. the standard cab and cargo van vehicles, which only have front seating positions, have an air bag off switch to disable the front passenger air bag and do not have child restraint lower anchorages in the passenger seat. the standard requires passenger seat child seat lower anchorages in vehicles with an air bag off switch. however, the standard does not require vehicles with only front seating positions to have lower anchorage provisions if the vehicle is not equipped with an air bag off switch.
Corrective SummaryTo bring the standard cab and cargo van vehicles into compliance, dealers will inject epoxy into the air bag off switch to prevent air bag activation, relocate the switch behind the instrument panel and then install a cover over the resulting opening. the sun visor label and owner's manual will also be changed. the correction for the extended cab vehicle will consist of changing the front passenger seat to a seat that has child restraint lower anchorages. the recall began on september 9, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
NotesGm recall no. 04038.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SEAT BELTS - REAR
05V163000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/08/2003 to 08/04/2004V (Vehicle)135982407/21/2005MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/22/200504/22/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. in addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the owner's manual. also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the owner's manual text.
Consequence SummaryA lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. the recall began on july 21, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
NotesGm recall no. 05037.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
04085000303/01/200410012682Enabling memory seat feature via dic if feature appears inoperative. *eh03/10/2005
04085001107/01/200410012127Repairing napped seat fabric. *eh02/14/2005
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
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

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS
12/12/200401/22/2004
 There are 3 recalls on my vehical why have i not been notified
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
05/02/20051
 Consumer inquiry regarding whether a certain 2004 chevrolet silverado pickup truck was subject to a recall.*mr *jb
SEAT BELTS - REAR
10/06/2005207/17/2004
 Rear seat seat belts have released by themselves twice. *nm