January 1, 2012 Service bulletin

Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is...

Chevrolet technical service bulletin 09-09-40-001A for 2000-2011 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000-2011 Chevrolet Impala and 2000-2011 Chevrolet Tahoe and others.

Bulletin number: 09-09-40-001A
Component: Seat belts: front: warning light/devices
Summary: Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. Rm updated 4/3/12.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,924 complaints in the seat belts category.

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