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.
Contacts
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).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V097000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.