Front Seat Belt Retractor problems of the 2001 GMC Sierra

Two problems related to front seat belt retractor have been reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2005

I have a problem with the right side seatbelt on my 2001 GMC Sierra pickup for the third time since I bought the truck the seat belt stoped working it pulls tight in the seat making itunuseable without warning my wife was in southdakota with her daughter and it tightened up they had to finish the trip without it . I know there was a recall on thr 2000 trucks for seatbelts . My truck was made in mid 2000 and put into service in August 2000. Could I have gotten one of the old seatbelts . Now for the second time I have to pay for a new seat belt . The second time it happened was covered underwarrenty as it happened only six months after the first time now almost 2 years to the day it happened again. I am a firm believer in wearing belts so now for 2 weeks no one can ride in my truck. I still have not got the new belt.

2 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at approximately 40 mph, seat belt failed to restrain passenger in seat, passenger sustained chest injuries. Dealer/manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that a representative was sent and was unable to find any thing wrong. Consumer stated that while involved in a frontal collision air bags did not deploy.


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