NHTSA Recall 05V558000: Seat belts
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 425,593 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Express.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V558000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05113 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | December 19, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 15, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain full-size passenger, cargo, or cutaway vans, the front and rear seat belt buckles will not latch or will not unlatch.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the buckles and, if found to be inoperative, the entire buckle assembly would be replaced. For buckles found to be operative, dealer will replace only the upper buckle cover. The recall will be conducted in phases. The first phase mailing began during march 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Notes
GM recall no. 05113. 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 05V558000
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.