Chevrolet Recall 00V-111: Seat belts – front

Affected: 1997–2000 Chevrolet Corvette. Filed with NHTSA on April 17, 2000, covering about 71,569 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lap belt webbing can twist allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.

The risk

When the belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the seat belt May be unusable.

The fix

Dealers will install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign00V-111 (00V111000)
Manufacturer number00034
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentSeat belts › Front
Report dateApril 17, 2000
Owners notifiedNovember 13, 2000
Vehicles affected71,569
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the seat belts

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 00V-111 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 71,569 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.