2002 Chevrolet Blazer: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Aug 4, 2010 · Airbags, Seat belts · 130,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, and crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. The air bags would not deploy with the level of impact in the crash. While the front driver side shoulder seat belt was being worn, it failed to function and caused the contact to move in a forward position as a result her face struck the steering wheel. The contact sustained a broken nose, bruises on both arms and shoulder area. The ambulance, fire and police department were called to the scene. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to a collision facility lot. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 10/13/10*bf updated 10/14/10

Filed May 6, 2002 · Engine, Seat belts · WA

Ever since I bought this vehicle I have had nothing but trouble with it. Since I have bought it in july it has been in the shop for approx. 10 times. The first day I brought it home it would not go into reverse. Needless to say it already has a new transmission. I have also had problems with the rear middle seat belt locking up and making it impossible to wear. I have brougt this problem up to the dealer several times and they have even replaced all of the seat belts, but it still persists. I have now been told that it is because of infant seats, however how can this vehicle be suited for five passengers when in reality it can only hold four. Another problem I have had with this vehicle is the heater blower failed to work. I brought my vehicle back to the shop and they replaced it. I have also had problems with the 4wd system switching between 2hi. The dealer has installed a new switch as well, so the problem has been solved. One of my newest concerns is randomly when I start the vehicle in the morning the engine revs up really loud. The loud noise gets even louder when you accelerate the vehicle. When bringing in this problem to the shop they said that it is the fan clutch and that it is normal. I find this hard to believe. People that hear the noise are in disbelief that a new vehicle can make such a noise. I also am having a concern with squeaky breaks in the front end. The shop states that semimetallic brakes will make some noise at times. In all of the cars I have owned I would have never thought that a 2002 would have squeaky brakes and that it would be normal and unable to fix. I am very concerned about this vehicle and I question how reliable and safe we are driving it. Gm will not help me in replacing this vehicle so I guess my next step is the attorney general.

Filed Feb 14, 2002 · Seat belts · PA

Passenger seat belt locks into place with little or no passenger movement, cannot be released without removing seatbelt completely and retracting completely. Also own a 2002 oldsmobile bravada same problem on passenger side restraint. Passenger must remove seat belt every few minutes just to breathe or tuck shoulder strap behind them. This is a serious flaw on the passenger side seat belt on all 2002 bravada's, trailblazers and envoys. Dealer has no fix at this time except to try a seat belt extender to change passenger side angle on restraint belt to see if it helps. This should be a serious recall issue. Will file seperate complaint for 2002 oldsmobile bravada also just purchased. Serious injury or death could occur if crash happens while passenger is unrestrained to release the locked belt.

Filed Sep 26, 2001 · Seat belts · OH

Passenger side seat belt locks in place must be disconnected in order to try to make it work.

Filed Aug 6, 2001 · Seat belts · NY

Front passenger's side seatbelt system locks up as if an automatic locking restraint. Owner's manual state's that this belt is used for a child restraint. No other seatbelts in this vehicle locks up like the front seatbelt does. Also, there is an airbag present in the front passenger's side.