2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon recall: front

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on November 17, 2011. It covers about 5,593 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,593
reported: Nov 17, 2011
owners notified: Dec 7, 2011
related complaints: 2

Seat belts: front

What is wrong: General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles, manufactured from september 9, 2011, through october 19, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles may have been produced with driver safety belt buckle electrical connector terminals that do not fit snugly with the connector pins, causing the connection to be intermittent.
Risk: The loose connections may cause the driver to not receive a visual or audible warning that the driver seat belt is not fastened, thereby increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 7, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 11V552000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Colorado 2012 2012
GMC Canyon 2012 2012

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about seat belts problems.

2012 Chevrolet Colorado 2012 GMC Canyon

Questions about recall 11V552000

Is there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon front?

Yes. Recall 11V552000, reported on November 17, 2011, covers about 5,593 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V552000?

Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 7, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and 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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