Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon. He stated that the rear lap belts would bind up near the shoulder panel. When this occurred the seat belts would not retract or extend which caused them to remain in a locked position. The manufacturer stated that a diagnostic test should be performed. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. Updated 01-16-08. *kb the rear driver side and passenger side seat belts bind up in the upper shoulder guide causing the seat belts to be jammed. When jammed, the seat belts do no retract or extend to properly fit a passenger. The dealer stated the problem was a design flaw in the seat belt guide arrangement. Updated
2001 GMC Yukon seat belts problems
15 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: anchorage4
- Front: retractor3
- Rear/other2
- Front1
At what mileage
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GMC Yukon seat belts problems in other years
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.
- 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.
Recall number 01V159000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Alleged failure of 2nd row seatbelt alr
The automatic locking retractor (alr) is a feature incorporated in the subject vehicle for locking the webbing to properly secure a child safety seat into a vehicle.this pe was opened based on a gm technical service bulletin stating that with certain child safety seats the webbing may not remain locked.there are no complaints in the odi database and only two complaints to gm.gm's instructions state for the final step in using the webbing lock feature to push and pull the child restraint to be sure it is secure. If the alr is not locked, the user would be fully aware of this condition prior to completing proper installation of the child safety seat in this vehicle.this investigation did not uncover any complaints of the alr inadvertently unlocking while the vehicle is in motion.the emergency locking retractor (elr) feature remains available to lock the retractor in a crash.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached summary for additional information.
PE02067
What 2001 GMC Yukon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated the seatbelt for the middle row passenger seat would not retract. The dealership determined the retractor was broken and the seatbelt needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has been alerted.
Dt: the contact was slowing down to come to a stop and the ABS light and parking light came on. He increased his stopping distance in order to get the vehicle to come to a stop. Took the vehicle to the dealer; they hooked it up to a diagnostic machine. The dealer stated it needed a new electronic box. There was no free remedy to fix the box. The seat belt on the passenger's side in the second row of the vehicle locked in the buckle, other times it will come loose while in the seat belt. Also when turning the vehicle to the right or left one could hear a clicking sound. The dealer was not willing to fix it free of charge.
Multiple failures; A/C odors, door lock, suspension alignment and brakes. *bf there were problems with the following: weather strip was loose, the A/C blew warm, the belts squeaked, there was a mildew odors, the window regulator, the front seat belt squeaked, the door panel, the steering wheel rattled, drive shaft, accelerator pedal, the wipers were noisy, the hinge pin on the radio was loose, engine noises, A/C drain would not drain at times until the passenger door was closed/water lead and caused by the left front floorboard. Recall#01v159000, 02v253000, 03v094000.
Vehicle having multiple problems with seatbelts. *mr the front seat belt would not pull out or return to position, two weeks later, the same problem occurred in the passenger seat belt. The rear seat belt experienced the same problem. The battery leaked acid from the positive battery post and the material on the drivers seat was wearing out. *sc
The front seat belts did not retract back into position after being used.
There was a design issue with the passenger front seat belt, when the seat belt was fastened, it locked permanently, and did not allow the passenger to move foward. *jb
Lack of 3 point restraint system and head rests on middle position of benches. I have six children who are quickly outgrowing car seats. I believe 2 pt restraints are unsafe. When will they become standard in large utility vechicles like the yukon xl? Lesser cars are equippent with them. How does a mother choose which 2 children to place in the less safe seats? Nlm
When sitting in passenger's seat and using seat belt, seat belt will start to lock up once consumer moves, and will not unlock until consumer unlocks the buckle. Contacted dealer.
The vehicle has been involved in two accidents in which neither time did the air bags deploy,during one accident the consumer says she also doesnt remember the seat belt tightening causing her to strick her head on the steering wheel and knees to hit the dash.
Questions about the 2001 GMC Yukon seat belts
Does the 2001 GMC Yukon have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 GMC Yukon, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 GMC Yukon seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Yukon seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V159000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 2001 GMC Yukon problems
Brakes 92Airbags 18Electrical 18Tires 17Transmission 13Engine 12Steering 10Fuel system 9Visibility 8Body 7Lights 6Seats 6Suspension 4Acceleration 3Driver assistance 3Locks 2Wheels 1
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