Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear safety belt can become twisted, which could prevent it from working properly in an emergency.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be injured in a crash because the safety belt won't work as intended.
Free Fix
We'll fix this for free by installing a new part that keeps the belt from getting twisted, and we'll do it as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SAFETY BELT CAN BECOME TWISTED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR MAY LOCK IN POSITION SO THAT THE BELT CANNOT BE USED. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SAFETY BELT WEBBING GUIDE TO PREVENT THE BELT FROM TWISTING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438. VEHICLE OWNERS LOCATED IN GUAM SHOULD CONTACT GM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AT 1-671-648-8453.
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