Dt*: the contact stated the rear passenger seat belt did not latch properly. The contact was not able to fully insert the seat belt into the buckle, and the buckle did not stay latched at all. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer: seat belt won't latch or retract
7 of the 767 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle was hit from behind and the driver and passenger seatbelt shoulder straps failed causing injuries. A police report was filed at the scene. Although the manufacturer was alerted no repairs were made.
I am having a lot of problems with my 97 chevrolet blazer. The seat belt buckles in the back seat only work part of the time. The gas gauge does not work. I fill up and it registers on empty after 2 miles. The electrical system seems to be malfunctioning. As I drive, interior lights flash on & off or the outside lights dim when driving at night. The leather seat is ripping on the driver's side and I weigh 120 pounds, so you would think it would be sturdier than that. What else can go wrong???
The seat belt buckle on the driver's side back seat does not work all of the time. I am concerned for the safety of children and adults that must use this. I plan on having it fixed, but feel this is a danger to others. The driver's side has a recall already, but please investigate all seat belt buckles!!
Received recall 03v117000 notic econcerning seat belt buckle. A seat belt buckle defect occurred, and consumer sustained serious injuries because was thrown from the vehicle prior to receiving the recall notification.
Recall 97v096001; while driving defective seatbelt did not lock up in a rollover crash in which driver died. Please provide further information.
Driver lost control of vehicle, ran into a house, ejecting driver from vehicle. A small fire started in the engine, someone tried to extinguish the fire, but it kept burning , causing damage to house and totaling vehicle. Fuel pump did not shut down. Seatbelt may have failed; there was a recall to replace belts following collision.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver's seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. Sustained loads of sufficient magnitude and duration on the belt in severe crashes could fully deploy the buckle energy-absorbing loop, introducing a total of 10 additional inches of webbing into the seat belt system. The free falling latch plate used in this system may allow webbing to dynamically distribute between the lap and shoulder belt as the driver's position changes during a multiple rollover event.
- Risk
- If the energy-absorbing loop fully deploys in a severe multiple rollover crash, it is possible that a belted driver may experience partial or even complete ejection from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the energy-absorbing seat belt assemblies with one that does not have the energy-absorbing loop. Owner notification began on august 8, 2003. 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, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 03V117000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
- Risk
- If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
Recall number 97V096001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer?
7 of 767 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (1%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer?
There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
Wipers 114Ball joint 95ABS 46Brake failure 34Fuel gauge 33Fire or smoke 20No deployment 19Fuel pump 19Stalling 19Transmission failure 15Grinding brakes 13Won't start 13Check engine light 12Headlights 12Adaptive cruise 11Jerking 10Slipping 8Airbag light 7Engine failure 7Loss of power 6Overheating 6Premature wear 6Door locks 5Won't shift 5
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