Seat belt retractor does not always work. Consume rhas driven three days last week without seat belts protection because retractor did not work. Dealer has replaced that part twice, but it did not fix the problem.
1997 Buick Park Avenue seat belts complaints
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Driver's and passengers seat belts will not release from retracting mechanism.*ak
The part in front of the retractor on the passenger seat belt is defective, consumer states it will not move out of the main roller.
Consumer received a recall notice regarding a repair to the front seat belts(00v‑117). Dealer has been contacted twice, however has not informed consumer as to when the vehicle can expect repairs. Yd
At 21,470 miles, driver's side seat belt will not retract when used, and passenger's seat belt intermittently will not retract from retractor. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak passengers right front lap belt is not stuck and will not release, dealer stated in the beginning that he would correct the problem, however when he found out the cost, he declined his offer.
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Consumer received recall notification #00039 for front shoulder belt retractor, consumer made an appointment to have repair completed only to be told parts were not available, second occasion parts were in consumer returned vehilce and was advised by dealership repairs were made, but after checking to see if problem was fixed consumer realized seat belt was still exhibiting same problem, consumer went back to dealership a third time and was advised that parts had to be ordered, the last time consumer received a call from dealership stating there were no parts and the vehicle did not require repair of the defect, consumer was later advised that mechanic stated consumer did not understand the recall and that the dealership was finished.
Owner seeking reimbursement for recall campaign 00v‑227, experienced defect prior to notification, seatbelt would not retract.
Seat belts became inoperative prior to recall 00v‑117, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Owner is seeking reimbursement from manufacture for recall (00v‑117). Repairs were made prior to receiving recall notification, owner would like to be reimburse for charges.
Consumer contacted dealer regarding recall no 00v117000/ manufacturer's recall 00039, dealer corrected the problem consumer noticed shoulder belt was locking when making any slight movement.*ak the driver side seat belt is still does not retract.
00 117 000/gm shoulder belts: received manufacturer's recall notice, informing that parts were available. Contacted dealer(west point buick, houston, texas, phone # 281/493-2000 for a appoiment, and was informed that part were not available. Appointment would not be made until later. Can the federal safety agency provide any information on this matter.
Fornt seatbelts twisted, allowing webbing to be jammed into the retractor. A recall has been issued on the vehicle make; however this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Shoulder belts do not work properly for a big person, but works fine for a smaller person. Manufacturer has been contacted.
Seat belts wrinkle and jam into retractors from ordinary movement of passenger and /or driver. They become useless. Conversations with dealers service manager states that is a "manifacturers defect" and nothing can be done about it. Discussions with manifacturer is no help. They refer us back to the dealer.
Consumer told of manufacture service bulletin # 9908-50-013 for the replacement of front seat belts, local dealer replaced passenger belt but is reluctant to replaced driver side belt, the driver side belt is folding and jamming. Yh
Seat belts become twisted and unable to use due to jam of the retracting mechanism.
Driver's seat belt does not return to the retracting mechanism , cause unknown. *ak
Driver's shoulder belt is sticking , will not retract, causing a loss of protection. Dealer has installed a redesigned seat belt in nov 1999, but defect has reoccurred.
Ea00002, driver's and passenger's seat belts malfunctioned, causing the seat belts to twist, which wont properly protect the occupants in event of a crash. Consumer have taken this problem to the dealer 12 times. Dealer says as long as the belt retracts they will not replace it. *ak.et.
Factory replacement of defective seat belt retractor sept 1998 same as before. This dangerous problem persists; service manager told me that buick could do nothing. Passenger can extend seat belt, but it often folds & jams, leaving 1-2 ft of loose belt which voids the safety of seat belt. Warped brake rotors were replaced. The defective power steering problem is a known defect to buick who has last week suggested a trial of changing hoses.
Pe99056, driver's and passenger's seatbelt system malfunctioned due to design flaw. When the seatbelt is on and the occupant turns either way, the seatbelt becomes twisted in the housing and won't retract back, which won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. Dealer replaced driver's and passenger's seatbelts 2 times. Problem still exists. Please provide further information.
Drivers side door misadjusted. Nlm
Driver's and passenger's seat belts malfunctioned which may not protect the occupant in event of a crash. Dealer replaced seatbelts 5 times. Please provide further information.
Driver's side seat belt is twisted & fails to retract properly. The seat beltis suppose to lock up. Also, front end has a scrapping noise while being driven. Been to dealer's & was test driven, twice by mechanic. Nothing was found.
Driver's side and passager's side shoulder belts don't work due to the shoulder belts keep getting jammed.
Shoulder belts roll and jam in retractor opening if lean forward, or as retracting. Fuel expelled from filler when fueling - repeatedly, even at slow pump speeds if use auto shutoff - several different stations/pumps. Must slowly nurse fuel by hand to avoid - approx 1 cup fuel splashes over vehicle, onto ground or operator.
Shoulder belt doesn't work on passenger's side, and on driver's side shoulder belt keeps geeting jammed.
Seat belt inoperative due to the retracting mechanism jamming. Mjs
The front passenger's seat belt is inoperative. Consumer cannot pull it down,out of casing to strap it across and lock it. Dealer has been contacted.
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