1997 Buick Park Avenue seat belts problems

53 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 97,000.

owner complaints: 53
of this car's complaints: 24%
typical mileage: 97,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front: retractor
24
Front: webbing
9
Front: anchorage
9
Front: buckle assembly
3
Front
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Buick Park Avenue seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue seat belts

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Seat belt 17

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: webbingReported April 18, 2000 · 77,952 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have front seat shoulder belts that may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.
Risk: When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt may be unusable.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of updated front shoulder belt bezels and where necessary, install new front seat shoulder belt opening bezel kits.

Recall number 00V117000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Front shoulder belt malfunctionOpened January 6, 2000, closed May 2, 2000

There is no summary currently available

EA00002

Front shoulder belt malfunctionOpened September 2, 1999, closed January 6, 2000

There is no summary currently available

PE99056

What 1997 Buick Park Avenue owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 4, 2012 · Seat belts · 116,993 miles · CA

Passenger shoulder belt will not retract.

Filed Feb 25, 2012 · Brakes, Seat belts · WA

I own a 1997 park ave ultra with several recall repair issues the following were addressed by gm but not properly repaired: (faulty) ABS system (with campaign code sticker) replaced ABS system cuts out randomly causing changes in stopping distance (in severe braking situations the ABS system has cut out on me getting off of the highway causing me to have to apply excessive pressure to the brakes just to come to a normal stop) front passenger seat belt replacement(no campaign sticker) middle rear seat belt anchor was never fixed or torqued to proper specified standards while in for repairs let alone addressed at all rack and pinion has multiple issues some due to age and miles but regardless the entire assembly is loose and bearings are shot the faulty recall repairs on my vehicle don't instill trust in gm's ability to repair my vehicle a second time.

Filed Aug 20, 2007 · Seat belts · 90,000 miles · GA

Several years ago the front passenger seat belt ceased working on my 1997 buick park avenue. Since the car was no longer under warranty, I paid for a new seatbelt assembly and installation. Then, on august 6th (two weeks ago) 2007, the driver side seatbelt became inoperable(the seatbelt will not retract), therefore making it useless. I have been driving another vehicle until I can get this repair done.

Filed Jan 13, 2006 · Seat belts · 44,000 miles · MN

Dt: the consumer stated there was a recall 00v117000 concerning the seat belts. The recall was completed by the dealer in 2002. But the dealer only corrected one of the front seat belts. The dealer failed to inform the consumer that only one of seat belts was repaired. In october 2005 both front seat belts failed. The driver seat belt began to retract intermittently and the passenger seat belt will not retract at all. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who refused to make any additional repairs under the recall. *jb updated

Filed Jan 31, 2005 · Seat belts · NJ

The federal safety agency recall campaign 00v117000; daimler chrysler issued a shoulder belt recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN, but had problems retracting back to normal position.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Seat belts · 156,000 miles · VA

The consumer complained that the passenger's front seat belt did not retract. The dealer replaced the seat belt at the consumer's expense of $545.00. *ak refer to recall#77955

Filed Sep 18, 2003 · Seat belts · MN

Driver's seat belt has failed. It will no longer retract and must be replaced. This is a safety issue. I do not believe that a seat belt should fail.

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Seat belts · 70,000 miles · NC

The driver side shoulder belt would not retract. The belt had about 18-18 inches of slack at all times. *nlm *cb

Filed Dec 20, 2002 · Seat belts · 97,000 miles · IN

The vehicles' passenger side shoulder seat belt fails to retract from shoulder retractor. Please provide more details. Ts

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Seat belts · MA

Lap belt buckle does not function properly, being difficlt to be released from buckle anchor.

Questions about the 1997 Buick Park Avenue seat belts

Does the 1997 Buick Park Avenue have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 53 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, 24% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1997 Buick Park Avenue seat belts problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 97,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 00V117000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Buick Park Avenue have the most seat belts problems?

The Buick Park Avenue model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1997 (53 complaints), 1998 (32 complaints) and 1999 (17 complaints).