The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built with rear seat shoulder belts that could twist, allowing the webbing to be jammed in the retractor. When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the seat belt becomes unusable.
The risk
This could prevent a person from using the seat belt system, and a risk of injury to an unbelted person in a crash would be increased.
The fix
Dealers will remove any twists from the rear shoulder belt(s) and install clips to the belt web guide to prevent twisting.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-044 (00V044000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00011 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts |
| Report date | February 16, 2000 |
| Owners notified | August 30, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 135,475 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-044 repair free?
Yes. Oldsmobile dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will remove any twists from the rear shoulder belt(s) and install clips to the belt web guide to prevent twisting.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 135,475 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.