2006 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana recall: seat belts

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 15, 2008. It covers about 4,003 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 4,003
reported: Apr 15, 2008
owners notified: Apr 30, 2008
related complaints: 1

Seat belts

What is wrong: Gm is recalling 4,003 my 2006 chevrolet express and gmc savana full-size passenger, cargo, or cutaway vans. The front and rear seat belt buckles will not latch or will not unlatch.
Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckles and, if found to be inoperative, the entire buckle assembly would be replaced. For buckles found to be operative, dealer will replace only the upper buckle cover. The recall began on april 30, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com . Note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 05v558).

Recall number 08V238000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Express 2006 2006
GMC Savana 2006 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about seat belts problems.

2006 Chevrolet Express 2006 GMC Savana

Questions about recall 08V238000

Is there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana seat belts?

Yes. Recall 08V238000, reported on April 15, 2008, covers about 4,003 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V238000?

Dealers will inspect the buckles and, if found to be inoperative, the entire buckle assembly would be replaced. For buckles found to be operative, dealer will replace only the upper buckle cover. The recall began on april 30, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com . Note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 05v558).

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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