NHTSA Recall 00V097000: Anchorage (seat belts)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 500,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet C/K Pickups.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V097000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00045 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | March 28, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 19, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The seat belts fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Safety risk
The seat belts may not restrain an occupant properly in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both the front driver and passenger seat belts with new seat belts.
Notes
Owner notification will be conducted in two phases.the first phase began september 19, 2000.the second phase began march 16, 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V097000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.