Info - Replacement Front Seat Belt Retractor and Buckle Usage
| Subject: | Replacement Front Seat Belt Retractor and Buckle Usage |
| Models: | 1999-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup Models (Silverado, Avalanche, Sierra) |
| 2000-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models (Tahoe, Yukon, Denali, Suburban and Yukon XL) |
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade |
The above listed vehicles were produced with seat belt retractors and buckles supplied by different manufacturers. Because of design differences between the different manufacturers, if replacement of a front seat belt retractor or buckle is required on these vehicles you must install a replacement part made by the same manufacturer.
In order to determine the manufacturer of a seat belt retractor being replaced, inspect the label or tag located on the belt webbing material. The name of the manufacturer will be printed on the tag.
If a replacement seat belt buckle is required, again refer to the label or tag on the retractor seat belt webbing material. The name of the manufacturer on that retractor is also the name of the manufacturer on that buckle.
Caution: To Avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions:
* More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog. * To verify that the correct seat belt components were installed, insert the seat belt latch in the seat belt buckle. The latch must be fully seated and be retained in the buckle until purposely released.To obtain the correct replacement part number for the seat belt retractor or buckle, take the name of the manufacturer of the part being replaced and refer to the appropriate group in the Parts Catalog. Also, replacement seat belt retractor part numbers can be obtained by calling PARTECH on 1-800-433-6961 (U.S. dealers). If contacting PARTECH, obtain the "casting number" from the same label or tag described above prior to calling. Canadian dealers should fax requests to GMSPO Canada NPN desk at 1-877-441-4985 (Attention to: Light Duty Truck NPN).
