Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: 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. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 040850011 | 07/01/2004 | 10012127 | Repairing napped seat fabric. *eh | 02/14/2005 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 020940002 | 06/01/2002 | 634979 | Some customers may comment that the second row seat belt retractor does not automatically lock when installing a child restraint. *tt | 10/11/2002 | |
| 011101 | 11/01/2001 | 628079 | On some vehicles as well as crew cab pick-ups, customers using a child restraint on the second row bench seat may comment that either outboard seatbelt retractor, upon retraction, may appear that the belt does not automatically lock. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| 010940001 | 06/01/2001 | 623024 | Information regarding replacement of the front seat belt retractor and buckle usage. *tt | 10/25/2001 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: 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. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| PE02067 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/25/2002 | 02/11/2003 | ALLEGED FAILURE OF 2ND ROW SEATBELT ALR | ||
| The automatic locking retractor (alr) is a feature incorporated in the subject vehicle for locking the webbing to properly secure a child safety seat into a vehicle.this pe was opened based on a gm technical service bulletin stating that with certain child safety seats the webbing may not remain locked.there are no complaints in the odi database and only two complaints to gm.gm's instructions state for the final step in using the webbing lock feature to push and pull the child restraint to be sure it is secure. if the alr is not locked, the user would be fully aware of this condition prior to completing proper installation of the child safety seat in this vehicle.this investigation did not uncover any complaints of the alr inadvertently unlocking while the vehicle is in motion.the emergency locking retractor (elr) feature remains available to lock the retractor in a crash.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached summary for additional information. | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||
| PE02067 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/25/2002 | 02/11/2003 | ALLEGED FAILURE OF 2ND ROW SEATBELT ALR | ||
| The automatic locking retractor (alr) is a feature incorporated in the subject vehicle for locking the webbing to properly secure a child safety seat into a vehicle.this pe was opened based on a gm technical service bulletin stating that with certain child safety seats the webbing may not remain locked.there are no complaints in the odi database and only two complaints to gm.gm's instructions state for the final step in using the webbing lock feature to push and pull the child restraint to be sure it is secure. if the alr is not locked, the user would be fully aware of this condition prior to completing proper installation of the child safety seat in this vehicle.this investigation did not uncover any complaints of the alr inadvertently unlocking while the vehicle is in motion.the emergency locking retractor (elr) feature remains available to lock the retractor in a crash.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached summary for additional information. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 02/08/2006 | 2 | 08/08/2002 | |
| I was recently in an accident and my 2 children were in the vehicle with me. i was in a 5 car wreck in which my vehicle, and the one in front of me were totaled. upon impact on the front of my truck, my air bags didn't deploy nor did my seat belts lock. my 11 yr old hit his head on the dash, requiring immediate medical attention for a severe laceration which required stitches. i learned from gmc there was a recall on my truck for air bag malfunctions and i was never notified. *nm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| Passenger side seat belt tightens and does not loosen gets tighter as you go over bumps, you get locked into your seat does not loosen. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/09/2005 | 1 | ||
| Rear front side seat belts would not engage properly. retractor failed to latch or release on its own. driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the seat belts needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Front seat belt continues to tighten while passenger is in the seat. *ak | |||
| 07/28/2000 | 1 | 05/11/2000 | |
| Consumer's child was in the third seat, and seat belt on commenced to tighten down on the child. unable to release the retractor, cut the shoulder belt to free the child. dealer notified, and refused to replace the belt unless consumer picked up the charges. *ak | |||