Component
SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The front and rear seat belt buckles in your vehicle might not latch or come undone easily. This is a problem with the buckle mechanism itself.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and your seat belt buckle fails, you could be thrown around the cabin or even ejected from the vehicle. This increases the risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the seat belt buckles and replace the entire assembly if it's faulty. If it's still working, they'll just replace the cover. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN FULL-SIZE PASSENGER, CARGO, OR CUTAWAY VANS, THE FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT LATCH OR WILL NOT UNLATCH.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS 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.
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