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Vehicle recall 05V127000 · March 31, 2005

2005 GMC Sierra Denali

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems" the requirements for…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems" the requirements for location and instructions for properly attaching child restraints. The owner manual in these vehicles indicate the incorrect seat locations with upper and lower tether anchors, and provide incorrect installation instructions for the top tether anchorage.
Consequence
Improper use of child restraint anchorage could result in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will mail an owner's manual update that describes the location and proper use of the tether anchors. The recall began on April 15, 2005. Owners may contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Notes
GM recall no. 05040.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
05V127000
Reported to NHTSA
March 31, 2005
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign
05040
Owner notification
April 15, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected
2,536
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall 05V127000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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