The problem
Vehicle description: Mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally May not come on or May terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.
The risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix
Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began June 27, 2001. 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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 01V-123 (01V123000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 01036 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices |
| Report date | April 10, 2001 |
| Owners notified | June 27, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 461,851 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
- 1996 Chevrolet Astro seat belt problems 9
- 1997 Chevrolet Astro seat belt problems 15
- 1998 Chevrolet Astro seat belt problems 12
- 1999 Chevrolet Astro seat belt problems 7
- 1996 GMC Safari seat belt problems 7
- 1997 GMC Safari seat belt problems 8
- 1998 GMC Safari seat belt problems 2
- 1999 GMC Safari seat belt problems 6
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 01V-123 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began June 27, 2001. 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…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 461,851 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.