Recalls for 2001 Gmc Suburban

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2001-05-22
Description
Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks.  Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked.  With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.

Consequence
In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary.  Gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections.  Owner notification began july 2, 2001.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE

Posted on: 2003-03-18
Description
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc.  These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.  

Consequence
This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards.  Owner notification began march 7, 2003.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).