Happy with your seatbelt recall fix?

Silvern Sentry · August 11, 2016

Has anyone seen what the side panel looks like that was used in the recall repair for the new, unsold trucks?

It is untouched.

awd_rs · August 11, 2016

They take panel off, unbolt the seatbelt assembly and install a pusher bracket. Then they trim away the rubber flaps to keep them from rubbing on the seat belt. Just click on the link quoted 2 posts up....

I know the process ....How the #@!! does rubber cut a steel cable ....obviously the problem is below the seat not the rubber around the opening . This is my point .

Silvern Sentry · August 11, 2016

I know the process ....How the #@!! does rubber cut a steel cable ....obviously the problem is below the seat not the rubber around the opening . This is my point .

It is not the steel cable but its casing that gets damaged.

I understand how you feel this way but still the bigger question to answer is why are new ones coming out of the factory not like this if our 'have' to be in order to avoid it damaging the steel cables casing in the future. That is the root of the BS IMO and the reason they cut it after installing the pusher bracket and inspecting the steel cables casing for visible damage.

Ag76 · August 11, 2016

So they do the recall repair on the unsold trucks without cutting the opening? What's the part for the new trucks they mention in the recall documentation?

It is untouched.

Silvern Sentry · August 11, 2016

So they do the recall repair on the unsold trucks without cutting the opening? What's the part for the new trucks they mention in the recall documentation?

They replace the entire seat belt retractor. So basically that whole part all the way up to the top where the belt rolls out from.

From 15822 in April.

CONDITION General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2014-2015 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Series and GMC Sierra 1500 Series vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the flexible steel cable that connects the driver’s seat belt to the outboard side of the seat (the “tensioner cable”) can fatigue and separate over time as a result of occupant movement into the driver’s seat. In a crash, a fatigued tensioner cable could break, reducing the effectiveness of the vehicle’s seat belts increasing the risk of injury to the driver.

CORRECTION For new, unused, and unsold vehicles still in the dealership with less than 50 miles (80 km) on the odometer, dealers are to replace the driver-side seat belt retractor.

Ag76 · August 11, 2016

When I get into my truck, I don't touch the seat belt. When I put on the seat belt, the rubber piece surrounding the belt where it goes through the opening moves slightly to my right as I pull the belt across my waist. I could put the seat belt on a million times before the rubber piece in the opening would rub a hole in the belt covering. I saw the photos in Product Safety Recall documentation, and have no idea how you could get those holes or cracks in that piece.

I've been sitting in my truck playing with the seat belt, and I still don't understand what's causing the fraying of the cable. Is it caused by getting into the seat and pushing on the plastic piece as you slide in, or by the action of putting on the seat belt? It looks like to me the bracket could be replaced as mentioned in the documentation, and no material removed in the opening and I'd be fine.

Silvern Sentry · August 11, 2016

I've been sitting in my truck playing with the seat belt, and I still don't understand what's causing the fraying of the cable. Is it caused by getting into the seat and pushing on the plastic piece as you slide in, or by the action of putting on the seat belt? It looks like to me the bracket could be replaced as mentioned in the documentation, and no material removed in the opening and I'd be fine.

Heh nice imagery. I originally heard it was mainly due to trucks with very heavy usage and work trucks where people are getting in an out very frequently probably with stuff like work belts possibly or just fatties. GM estimated something like 2% are prone to this. However 2% of 850,000 is still 17500 trucks out there. The only way to know if you got all 17500 is to do all 850,000.

Ag76 · August 11, 2016

Does anyone know what's the difference between the driver's side and the passenger side belts? Is it because of less use, or is there a physical difference in the bracket?

Resqu2 · August 12, 2016

I took mine in today for service and the seatbelt recall, got a call shortly after dropping it off saying they were out of the part to do the recall and to reschedule in about 10 days. Maybe my dealer is actually replacing the assembly instead of cutting on it?

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 · August 12, 2016

I took mine in today for service and the seatbelt recall, got a call shortly after dropping it off saying they were out of the part to do the recall and to reschedule in about 10 days. Maybe my dealer is actually replacing the assembly instead of cutting on it?

When I called to make my appointment the service writer said that they have the part, but may have to come back a second time to replace another part so that might be what happened to you. Apparently mine was fixed the first time so didn't have to go back. Probably just depended on what kind of shape it was in.

I know it's something to do with the tensioner cable or something, but I haven't even looked at what they did.

ToesonTheNose · August 12, 2016

not doing it

Retired Bob · August 12, 2016

For those electing to NOT have the recall 'butcher job' done on their truck, will the fact that a Recall was not performed show up on Carfax with any detrimental consequences when they decide to sell. Will the insurance company complain if the truck is in an accident?

Silvern Sentry · August 12, 2016

Update: spoke to GM directly again today at this time they still do not have an alternate solution for me but are still looking into it.

US residents know your rights and ensure they are enforced. the nhtsa has laws specifically around saftey related recalls and GMs hands are tied. They have 60 days to complete the work or are forced to buy your vehicle back or give you a brand new one at no cost.

In the socialist Republic of Canada we do not have these specific rights and are forced to sue / have the courts determine if an unreasonable about of time has passed. See bill C-36 which was introduced and not passed at this time as a testament to how useless legislature is in Canada. But at least we are getting there slowly albeit.

cbrsilv15 · August 13, 2016

I highly doubt someone will get a brand new truck because they didn't have their seatbelt retractor fixed because of a cut rubber flap.

passat774 · August 13, 2016

I think the recall repair looks like crap! I thought I was just being picky until I noticed this thread. Who do we need to contact at GM to get it repaired properly? As a group we should be able to make this happen.