The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the right front passenger restraint systems May not meet the neck extension requirements.
The fix
Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-122 (00V122000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00044 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Webbing |
| Report date | April 27, 2000 |
| Owners notified | December 29, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 279,132 |
| Initiated by | OVSC |
Vehicles covered
- 1999 Cadillac Escalade
- 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
- 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 1999 GMC Denali
- 1999 GMC Sierra 1500
- 1999 GMC Suburban
- 1999 GMC Yukon
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-122 repair free?
Yes. Cadillac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 279,132 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.