Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
PE01023GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/17/200112/20/2001SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION
 Allege that the 2nd row passenger-side seat belt release buckle anchor detached from the seat frame during a side impact.
EA01018GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/20/200112/09/2002SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION
 Alleges that the 2nd row passenger-side seat belt release buckle anchor detached from seat frame during a side impact.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS
04/08/2001109/01/2000
 During front crash at 30-35 mph both driver's and passenger's seatbelts did not lock upon impact.*ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
04/08/2001109/01/2000
 While trying to come to a stop from 55 mph consumer had applied brakes. slowed down to 30-35 mph and pedal went to floor. no braking action and vehicle rear ended vehicle in front. $ 5100 damage. *ak seat belt did not lock and the driver bruised his chest. the air bags failed to deploy as well. the vehicle had been repaireed and the belts, air bag and brake system had been checked. *yh
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
07/04/19973
 Got in vehicle & buckle up; driving vehicle at 55 mph when front passenger's side seat belt unlatched for no reason; can hear a click when latching seat belt, but not when it unlatched on own; have not taken to dealer yet. *ak