The problem
Certain light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." one of the two sensors in the driver's and front passenger's seat belt retractors could be inoperative. The seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however, the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle decelerates quickly, such as heavy braking, May not operate as intended.
The risk
If this were to occur, the safety belt May not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, and could result in injury to the occupant.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the driver and front passenger safety belt retractors, and replace them if necessary. Owner notification began on June 24, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-201 (04V201000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 04037 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts |
| Report date | April 28, 2004 |
| Owners notified | June 24, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 261,801 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-201 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the driver and front passenger safety belt retractors, and replace them if necessary. Owner notification began on June 24, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 261,801 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.