Recall campaign97V057000
Recall 97V057000: 1996–1997 Chevrolet Astro and 1 other model
Seat belts › Rear/other
- Report received
- Apr 8, 1997
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 18,972vehicles
- Model years
- 1996–1997
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
The outboard safety belt webbing on the right-hand rear bucket seat can separate during a vehicle crash.
Possible consequence
In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly restrained and personal injury could result.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protector on the rear seat cushion frame.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1996 Chevrolet Astro263 complaints
- 1997 Chevrolet Astro360 complaints
- 1996 GMC Safari139 complaints
- 1997 GMC Safari135 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.