NHTSA Recall 01V159000: Retractor (seat belts)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,196 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Chevrolet C Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V159000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01043 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | May 17, 2001 |
| Owner notification | July 2, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.
Safety risk
In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. GM is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. Owner notification began july 2, 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.
Notes
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 01V159000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C Series | 2001 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2001 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2001 |
| GMC C Series | 2001 |
| GMC Suburban | 2001 |
| GMC Yukon | 2001 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2001 |
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.