NHTSA Recall 97V096001: Seat belts
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 586,058 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chevrolet Blazer.
| NHTSA campaign | 97V096001 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | June 12, 1997 |
| Owner notification | September 22, 1997 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
Safety risk
If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during september 1997. 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 97V096001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer | 1996, 1997 |
| Chevrolet S10 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| GMC Jimmy | 1996, 1997 |
| GMC Sonoma | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
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.