99-09-40-005G

Bulletin No.: 99-09-40-005G
Date: Aug-2013
Subject:
Seat Belt Extender Availability
Models:
2014 and Prior GM Cars and Trucks
This bulletin has been revised to add the 2012-2014 model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 99-09-40-005F.
Important: DO NOT use belt extenders when securing a child restraint.
The seat and shoulder belt restraint systems used in all General Motors vehicles have sufficient belt length to accommodate most drivers and passengers.
Consequently, requests for belt extensions (extenders) should be minimal.
Seat belt extenders are available ONLY IN BLACK for most GM passenger cars and trucks produced in recent years. They are available in two different
lengths, 23 cm (9 in) and 38 cm (15 in). They are designed to be coupled with the existing belts in each vehicle. When in use, the extender makes the belt
arrangement a “custom fit” and use by anyone else or in another vehicle will lessen or nullify the protection offered by the vehicle's restraint system. For this
reason, it is extremely important that the correct length extender be used for the vehicle and occupant intended.
Important: Do not use an extender just to make it easier to buckle the safety belt. Use an extender only when you cannot buckle the safety belt without using
an extender.
Parts Information
For part numbers, usage and availability of extenders, see Extension Kit in Group 14.875 (cars) or Group 16.714 (trucks) of the appropriate parts catalog.
Warranty Information
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Seat belt extenders are a NO CHARGE item to all GM customers who request them for their specific vehicles.
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Dealers should not be charging part costs since these extenders are supplied by GM to the dealers.
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Dealers should not be charging labor costs since the extender can be customer installed.
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occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools,
safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that
your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
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