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2001 GMC Suburban

2 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #01V159000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The outboard seat belt retractors in your vehicle are the parts that lock and unlock your seat belts when you get in or out. In some cases, these retractors could have a small crack that spreads when you use the locking mechanism.
Risk if Unfixed
If the crack gets bad enough, your seat belt could fail to lock in a crash, which means you could be thrown around the cabin or collide with the door or other objects, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will inspect the seat belt retractors for you and replace them if needed at no cost to you. You can also use a provided inspection procedure to check your seat belts yourself, or contact Chevrolet or GMC if you don't receive the fix within a reasonable time.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. WITH REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CRACK COULD SPREAD TO THE POINT SUCH THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER LOCK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE BELTS IF NECESSARY. GM IS ENCLOSING AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE OWNERS TO USE OR THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE INSPECTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. 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 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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Under Review #03V094000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE

Manufacturer
SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
What Happened
The courtesy lights on your running boards are designed to light up when you're using them. However, the wiring that powers these lights could fail if it gets too wet and is exposed to road salt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring overheats, your running board could melt or catch fire, which could lead to a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty wiring harness on your running boards at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. 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 SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
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Other GMC Suburban Years

2003
1 recall
2002
1 recall
2000
2 recalls

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