NHTSA Recall 95V241000: Seat belts: front
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 630,099 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Chevrolet C10.
| NHTSA campaign | 95V241000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT |
| Report received | December 13, 1995 |
| Owner notification | March 14, 1996 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.
Safety risk
If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).
Notes
System: interior; seat belts; front.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, extended cab, equipped withgas engines or 6.5l h.o. Turbo diesel engines.note: 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 95V241000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C10 | 1994, 1995 |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1994, 1995 |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1994, 1995 |
| GMC C15 | 1994, 1995 |
| GMC C25 | 1994, 1995 |
| GMC C35 | 1994, 1995 |
| GMC Sierra | 1994, 1995 |
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.