Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 2000 GMC Sonoma.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems |
Consumer states in the winter time with a coat on, it is difficult to fasten the drivers seat belt, the steel end of the belt is bent too much toward the drivers hip, requiring the driver to push the belt toward the center of the vehicle so the other end of the belt can be inserted into the buckle, the local dealer refused to install a new belt because the replacement would be identical to the factory original. The consumer stated then engine oil drain plug was designed too small, it has a hexagon head. The socket or wrench slips on the plug head and damages the plug. The consumer had to drive to the dealer to have the plug removed. Updated.
Consumer was traveling 30mph, and upon making a turn onto a street vehicle shut off without prior warning. He lost steering, and threw vehicle in park. Vehicle stopped abruptly. Consumer's head went through the windshield. Driver's side airbag didn't deploy, and driver side seatbelt didn't hold him at all. Second incident occurred traveling about 65mph on highway, and vehicle shut down again. During both incidents abs braking light appeared on dashboard. Dealership was aware of problem.
Dealership does not have parts available to fix a defect as stated in (recall 99v324000. Please provide any additional information/attachments.