The problem
These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and May not meet the head injury criteria requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats May not be properly restrained.
The fix
Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 95V-242 (95V242000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Front |
| Report date | December 13, 1995 |
| Vehicles affected | 40 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 95V-242 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 40 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.