Recall 97V037000: 1995–1997 Chevrolet C20 and 8 other models

Report received

Mar 7, 1997

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

624,433vehicles

Model years

1995–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.

Possible consequence

This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.

Remedy

Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1995 Chevrolet C1040 complaints
• 1996 Chevrolet C1016 complaints
• 1997 Chevrolet C107 complaints
• 1995 Chevrolet C2014 complaints
• 1996 Chevrolet C200 complaints
• 1997 Chevrolet C202 complaints
• 1995 Chevrolet C309 complaints
• 1996 Chevrolet C305 complaints
• 1997 Chevrolet C304 complaints
• 1995 GMC C1510 complaints
• 1996 GMC C154 complaints
• 1995 GMC C253 complaints
• 1996 GMC C252 complaints
• 1995 GMC C350 complaints
• 1996 GMC C353 complaints
• 1997 GMC Sierra 150083 complaints
• 1997 GMC Sierra 250014 complaints
• 1997 GMC Sierra 350010 complaints