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NHTSA Recall 08V238000: Seat belts

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,003 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Express.

4,003
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2008
owners notified (April 30)
NHTSA campaign08V238000
Manufacturer campaign05113A
ComponentSEAT BELTS
Report receivedApril 15, 2008
Owner notificationApril 30, 2008
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

GM is recalling 4,003 my 2006 chevrolet express and GMC savana 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 began on april 30, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> . Note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 05v558).

Notes

GM recall no. 05113a. 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 08V238000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Express2006
GMC Savana2006

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.