Front: anchorageRecall 00V-097 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 00V-097 covers 500,000 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
The risk
THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WITH NEW SEAT BELTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES.THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 2000.THE SECOND PHASE BEGAN MARCH 16, 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1998 to May 31, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.