The problem
Vehicle description: Mini vans equipped with integrated dual child seats. Some of these vehicles May be missing a seat belt retractor clutch spring and/or pawl spring in the child seat. If the clutch spring was missing, the seat belt would lock in the retracted position and could not be used. If the pawl spring was missing, the seat belt restraint would continually play out and would not lock.
The risk
These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the seat belts on the child seats, and if necessary, replace the child seat.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-009 (99V009000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 98071 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Child seat |
| Report date | January 20, 1999 |
| Owners notified | January 21, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,090 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the other / not specified
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-009 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the seat belts on the child seats, and if necessary, replace the child seat.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,090 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.