NHTSA Recall 90V170000: Anchorage (seat belts)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 194,243 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Chevrolet C1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 90V170000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | September 17, 1990 |
| Owner notification | October 24, 1990 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by FMVSS 209.
Safety risk
Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
Remedy
Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.
Notes
System: rear seat belt; FMVSS 209.vehicle description: light-duty trucks with extended cabs.
Vehicles covered by recall 90V170000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C1500 | 1989, 1990 |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1989, 1990 |
| Chevrolet C3500 | 1989, 1990 |
| Chevrolet K1500 | 1989, 1990 |
| Chevrolet K2500 | 1989, 1990 |
| Chevrolet K3500 | 1989, 1990 |
| GMC C1500 | 1989, 1990 |
| GMC C2500 | 1989, 1990 |
| GMC C3500 | 1989, 1990 |
| GMC K1500 | 1989, 1990 |
| GMC K2500 | 1989, 1990 |
| GMC K3500 | 1989, 1990 |
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.