NHTSA Recall 05V127000: Anchorage (seat belts)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,536 vehicles. It affects 2005 GMC Sierra Denali.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V127000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05040 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | March 31, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 15, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems" the requirements for location and instructions for properly attaching child restraints. The owner manual in these vehicles indicate the incorrect seat locations with upper and lower tether anchors, and provide incorrect installation instructions for the top tether anchorage.
Safety risk
Improper use of child restraint anchorage could result in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will mail an owner's manual update that describes the location and proper use of the tether anchors. The recall began on april 15, 2005. Owners may contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Notes
GM recall no. 05040.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V127000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| GMC Sierra Denali | 2005 |
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.