2004 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana recall: buckle assembly

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 19, 2004. It covers about 331 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 331
reported: Apr 19, 2004
owners notified: May 7, 2004
related complaints: 4

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

What is wrong: Certain vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." these vehicles may have been produced with seat belt buckle assemblies containing a latch with a brittle condition that may not withstand the force requirements of the standard.
Risk: The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, which could result in injury to the occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the safety belt buckle. The recall beagn may 7, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 04V189000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Express 2004 2004
GMC Savana 2004 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about seat belts problems.

2004 Chevrolet Express 2004 GMC Savana

Questions about recall 04V189000

Is there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana buckle assembly?

Yes. Recall 04V189000, reported on April 19, 2004, covers about 331 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V189000?

Dealers will replace the safety belt buckle. The recall beagn may 7, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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