I own a 1997 chevy astro van custom. The rear seatbelts do not work in the back benchseat. They haven't worked since we bought the vehicle we have fought and fought to get this issue fixed. The go in with a screwdriver and pop it and say it's ok. It"s not ok> kids sit back there. Or at least they are supposed to. I can't allow anyone to use those seats. I am afraid to get some from the junkyard and for 30,000. I should have working seatbelts.
1997 Chevrolet Astro seat belts problems
15 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Front: buckle assembly6
- Front: anchorage3
- Rear/other1
- Front: warning light/devices1
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Chevrolet Astro seat belts problems in other years
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.
- Risk
- This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began june 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 01V123000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- The outboard safety belt webbing on the right-hand rear bucket seat can separate during a vehicle crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly restrained and personal injury could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protector on the rear seat cushion frame.
Recall number 97V057000 · Recall details
What 1997 Chevrolet Astro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Drivers seat belt buckle attachment has faulty webbing that will causes buckle to pull free. Please describe details.
Recall #01v123000/ manufacturer's recall 00v023000; got recall and took vehicle to dealer. Also, dealer could not accomodate consumer in a reasonable time. Consumer had to wait 1 hour for a 15 minute job.
Automatic restraint retractors caught on fire. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
Vehicle caught on fire at seat belt buckle. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and repirs were being made at dealer shop. Feel free to provide any further deatails on this matter .
Consumer went to check why the engine light came on, mechanics reported that the wiring underneath the drivers side was entangled.
Intermittently seat belt restraints become inoperable. The restraints will not latch into the buckle. Vehicle has been repaired and buckles replaced several times. But, problem still exists.
Vehicle was hit on driver's side while driving 40mph, and then ran head-on into a brick wall. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Also, left rear seat belt disengaged, leaving occupant unprotected during crash. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Seat behind the driver's seat. The seat is not usable since the seat belt buckle has come off the belt. The manufacturer will not guarantee they will fix it for free.
Rear seat belt on the passenger's middle side seat isn't working.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Astro seat belts
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Astro have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet Astro seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Astro seat belts?
Yes, 2 recalls: 01V123000, 97V057000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Astro have the most seat belts problems?
The Chevrolet Astro model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1995 (16 complaints), 1997 (15 complaints) and 1993 (14 complaints).
Other 1997 Chevrolet Astro problems
Brakes 67Visibility 62Transmission 53Fuel system 43Steering 40Engine 37Body 31Acceleration 30Electrical 28Suspension 24Airbags 17Tires 15Seats 8Locks 4Lights 3Wheels 2
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