GM Recalling Colorados, Canyons

Well, if you thought that the American manufacturers were going to escape this latest wave of recall-phobia that’s striking the nation, you might not want to keep reading. GM is recalling 192,676 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon regular cab and extended cab pickup trucks from the 2004-2011 model years equipped with a front 60/40 split bench seat.

Why? Well, apparently the child restraint top tether anchor for the front center seat position in these vehicles is not accessible as required by federal motor vehicle safety standards in the United States and Canada. Without the top tether anchor, the child restraint may not be properly secured. Though the safety standards require the presence of the tether anchorage, GM strongly discourages the use of the center seat position for a child seat because of its proximity to the air bag in a crash. If a child seat is necessary in a vehicle with no rear seat, GM recommends using the child seat in the right side passenger seat where a top tether anchor is already accessible.

Obviously, dealers will rectify the situation with the prescribed repair free of charge, if your vehicle should require it.