Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V253000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1999 to 07/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 558904 | 11/08/2002 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/17/2002 | 09/17/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a person were to insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. owner notification began november 8, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 050850012 | 10/01/2005 | 10017764 | Unwanted/loose seat movement. *tt | 11/29/2005 | |
| 000850014 | 10/01/2000 | 616358 | Some customers may comment that the driver's bucket seatback moves forward about 25 to 38 mm (1 to 1-1/2 inches) during moderate to heavy braking. *tt | 02/23/2001 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||||
| 02039 | 10/31/2002 | 10009578 | A defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exist on certain vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats. product safety recall campaign 02039, rearward folding head restraints pinch point. gm voicema | 10/07/2004 | |
| 09232002 | 09/23/2002 | 10008622 | Self-articulating headrest mechanism on the second row seats with clearance less than allowed for inadvertent insertion of objects or extremities smaller than the initial opening. *tt | 08/10/2004 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||||
| 000850014A | 10/01/2001 | 000850014 | 627786 | Information regarding driver's power bucket seatback experiencing movement during braking. *yh | 02/25/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 1 | |||
| My parking/emergency brake goes all the way to the floor and does not hold my vehicle on even the slightest grade. the dealer states that this is normal per gmc even though they have had numerous complaints. my engine has a knocking noise when i start it up in the morning. the dealer also stated that this is normal per gmc. my front passenger bucket seat back moves forward and back (wobbles). my rear end wheel bearing were replaced because of a loud hum. that was misdiagnosed twice by alfred mathews. my front end feels loose and squeaks when accelerating or braking. rear leather bucket seats rattle all the time when driving and the leather has ripped @ seams twice. alfred mathews replaced once and tried unsuccessfully to fix seat rattle. my newest complaint is a noise that comes from the rear of the vehicle when you shut the doors. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****761455 | |||
| 09/16/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| The seat track for the front seats are sharp as knives. i larcerated my finger when vacuuming carpet. there should be a cap or 'end' device on the end of the track to prevent this.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | |||
| Passenger's seat moves back and forth whenever brakes are applied or when accelerator pedal is applied. vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and informed consumer problem cannot be repaired. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak | |||
| 03/17/2000 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| Front drivers seat rocks very distracting and feels like it could fail under the pressure of an accident. dealer contacted as was manufacturer. they stated that they are all like that and a repair is not possible. *ak | |||
| 03/12/2000 | 2 | 03/01/2000 | |
| The front seats rock unpredictably. they rock both forward and reward under acceleration and braking as well as rough terrain. this is irritating as well as a safety concern as it is difficult to brake/accelerate consistently with the movement in the seat. the dealer has been contacted on numerous occasions as well as gm canada and i have had the drivers and passengers seat replaced. there is still some movement in the seats particularly the passenger seat. the dealer now claims the movement that is still remaining is a normal condition. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 3 | 05/09/2000 | |
| Front passenger bucket seat back having excessive forward and backward movement while owner in the seat. | |||
| 04/15/2000 | |||
| Driver's seatback rocks back and fourth. owner is worried the seatback may collaspe while driving. the problem was reported to dealership. the problem has not been corrected. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| Driver's seatback moves unexpectedly, which may cause a loss of vehicle control. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. *ak *ml | |||
| 02/12/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| This was a rear-end collision. we were standing still when hit. driver's seat collapsed upon impact. *ak | |||