Vehicle recall 91V040000 · March 11, 1991

Chevrolet G10, GMC G15 and 4 more models

Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident.

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

Summary: Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident.
Consequence: Seat occupant would be subject to greater injury; vehiclewould not comply with FMVSS 207.
Remedy: Install reinforcement that runs from side of seat back frame assembly to seat cushion frame assembly, strengthening the seat back.
Notes: System: seat back; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE description: vans.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V040000
Reported to NHTSA: March 11, 1991
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: April 24, 1991
Vehicles potentially affected: 25,807
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 91V040000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet G10 (1989-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989
Chevrolet G20 (1989-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989
Chevrolet G30 (1989-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989
GMC G15 (1989-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989
GMC G25 (1989-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989
GMC G35 (1989-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989

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