2004 Chevrolet Aveo recall: seat belt
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear safety belt CAN become twisted.
💥 The risk
If this occurs the safety belt retractor may lock in position so that the belt cannot be used. In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to the seat occupant could occur.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install a safety belt webbing guide to prevent the belt from twisting. The recall began on october 15, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. Vehicle owners located in guam should contact GM customer assistance at 1-671-648-8453.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V407000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 04069
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 32,301
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Owner phone
- 1-800-630-2438
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 11, 2004
- Built
- Sep 1, 2003 – Jul 31, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- GM recall no.04069.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).