Investigation PE01023: 1995–1999 Chevrolet Tahoe

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 17, 2001

Closed

Dec 20, 2001

Model years

1995–1999

Subject

Seat belt anchorage separation

Component: Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary

Odi has received one (1) complaint alleging that the 2nd row passenger-side seat belt release buckle anchor detached from seat frame during a side impact crash.during the crash, the occupant was thrown from his seat, partially ejected through the rear quarter window of the vehicle.occupant sustained injury.gm has subsequently changed seat belt anchoring design in my 2000. Odi has completed a preliminary investigation and has determined that further information is needed to determine whether a safety defect exists.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe552 complaints
• 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe263 complaints
• 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe410 complaints
• 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe283 complaints
• 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe246 complaints