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 03/01/2003 to 07/31/2004V (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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
04V189000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/2004 to 04/30/2004V (Vehicle)33105/07/2004MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/19/200404/21/2004571209
Defect SummaryCertain vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies. these vehicles may have been produced with seat belt buckle assemblies containing a latch with a brittle condition that may not withstand the force requirements of the standard.
Consequence SummaryThe safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, which could result in injury to the occupant.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the safety belt buckle. the recall beagn may 7, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
NotesGm recall no. 04025.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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
0507200405/07/200410013215Seatbelt buckle assembly contains a latch with a brittle condition. *eh04/12/2005
2004013005/06/200410007864Seat belt buckle compliance. *mj07/13/2004
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
0402505/07/200410007835Noncompliance recall 04025 seat belt buckle compliance. product field action announcement. *mj07/12/2004
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 - REAR
08/22/2005170001
 Dt: the contact complained about a seat belt failure. the second row right side passenger's seat belt was inserted backwards into the buckle. the seat belt locked in the buckle and would not release. the seat belt was cut to release the passenger. the vehicle was seen by the dealer, who ordered the appropriate parts for the repair. the parts have not arrived, therefore, no repairs have been made . *ak the driver seat recliner was not working. updated 03/17/06. *jb