Gm/fmvss 209/seat belt assemblies
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 04V201000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 04V201000?
NHTSA recall 04V201000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 28, 2004. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 209/seat belt assemblies. The recall affects approximately 261,801 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V201000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04037. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.