Vehicle recall 97V037000 · March 7, 1997
Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet C20 and 7 more models
Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.
- Consequence
- This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during March 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and 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.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V037000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 7, 1997
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 6, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 624,433
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet C10 (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- Chevrolet C20 (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- Chevrolet C30 (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- GMC C15 (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- GMC C25 (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- GMC C35 (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- GMC Sierra 1500 (1997): 1997
- GMC Sierra 2500 (1997): 1997
- GMC Sierra 3500 (1997): 1997
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