2001 GMC Yukon XL

Recall:

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 00V343

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 01V159

Potential Number of Units Affected: 35,659

Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,196

Summary: Certain light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs. Under certain vehicle operating conditions, exhaust gases can flow forward and accumulate in the rear wheelhouse. These gases could flow into the passenger compartment if the plug is missing or loose and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death.

Summary: Some pickup and utility trucks have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock. In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Nov. 16, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. GM is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began July 2, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

Dates of Manufacture: March - July 2000

Dates of Manufacture: September - October 2000

Models Involved: Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL

Models Involved: Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL

Manufacturer Recall No.: 00084

Manufacturer Recall No.: 01043

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