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Recall 03V-050: 2003 Chevrolet Express, 2003 GMC Savana

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Feb 14, 2003, covering about 18,327 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-050
Report date
Feb 14, 2003
Vehicles affected
18,327
Owners notified
Jun 3, 2003

The problem

On certain vans with a gross vehicle weight of less than 8,500 pounds, during a vehicle crash sufficient enough to deploy the safety belt pretensioner, the front safety belt buckles may not release after the vehicle crash, or alternately may eject the safety belt latch during the vehicle crash.

The risk

This could result in increased risk of personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the front driver and passenger side safety belt buckle. Owner notification began june 3, 2003. 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.

Notes

Gm recall no. 03007. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number03V050000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Express2003All years
GMC Savana2003All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 03V-050?

On certain vans with a gross vehicle weight of less than 8,500 pounds, during a vehicle crash sufficient enough to deploy the safety belt pretensioner, the front safety belt buckles may not release after the vehicle crash, or alternately may eject the safety belt latch during the vehicle crash.

How is recall 03V-050 fixed?

Dealers will replace the front driver and passenger side safety belt buckle. Owner notification began june 3, 2003. 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.