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1997 Buick Lesabre: seat belt won't latch or retract

10 of the 393 complaints about the 1997 Buick Lesabre describe seat belt won't latch or retract.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below

Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year

  • 2004
    2
  • 2001
    2
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    5
  • 1997
    10
  • 1995
    3
  • 1993
    1
  • 1992
    1
  • 1991
    1
  • 1990
    3

What owners say

Filed Dec 9, 2004 · Seat belts · 42,033 miles · CT

Front driver's seat belt broke. It was the same defect as stated in recall 96v044000. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer. However, the VIN was not included the recall. *ak

Filed Jul 29, 2002 · Seat belts · MD

Driver's side seat belt buckle ,plastic part, fell apart when fastening together. Please describe details.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Seat belts · CA

Driver seat belt failed.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Seat belts · CA

Right rear seat belt retractor mechanism failed, rear buckles do not latch properly. Mjs

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Seat belts · CA

Seat belt failed. Nm

Filed Nov 4, 1997 · Seat belts · CA

Seat belt buckles failed.

Filed Jul 30, 1997 · Seat belts · NJ

Seat belt design problem; the buckle part of the seat belt is so short that it is extremely difficult for an adult to buckle the belt.

Filed Apr 10, 1997 · Seat belts · CA

Seat belt buckle failed.

Filed Dec 12, 1996 · Seat belts · IL

Rear seat belt buckles inoperative.

Filed Mar 26, 1996 · Seat belts · WI

Rear seat belt buckles located under the passengers on outside seating, making it almost impossible to buckle by persons using them.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported March 5, 1996 · 15,122 vehicles affected
What is wrong
These vehicles were assembled with one or more incorrect safety belt and/or safety belt buckle ends. This does not conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: if an incorrect part is used, the belt may not latch properly, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect all front and rear safety belt latch ends and safety belt buckles for correct parts and replace any incorrect parts.

Recall number 96V044000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1997 Buick Lesabre seat belt

Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1997 Buick Lesabre?

10 of 393 owner complaints about the 1997 Buick Lesabre (3%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1997.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Buick Lesabre?

There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1997 Buick Lesabre

Stalling 30Fire or smoke 14Overheating 12Won't start 12Check engine light 11Wipers 10No deployment 9Transmission failure 9ABS 7Engine failure 7Fuel smell 6Hesitation 5

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