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1996 Chevrolet Cavalier: seat belt won't latch or retract

9 of the 503 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier describe seat belt won't latch or retract.

owner complaints
9
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year

  • 2004
    3
  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    5
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    3
  • 1998
    3
  • 1997
    5
  • 1996
    9
  • 1995
    2
  • 1994
    7
  • 1993
    1
  • 1992
    4
  • 1991
    1
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

Filed Sep 14, 2003 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles · AZ

The driver's side seat belt latch assembly has broken apart. There is no way to repair the buckle.

Filed Jan 25, 2003 · Seat belts · 118,000 miles · WA

The driver's seat belt latch mechanism broke into two pieces and became unattached from the mechanism belt loop anchor. This auto has not been in an accident and received light to moderate use. It has 118k miles.

Filed Mar 19, 2002 · Seat belts · MN

Rear seatbelt buckle keeps loosening and causing child safety seat to tip over when turning. Please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Seat belts · MD

The drivers side seat belt failed, the plastic part which is attached to the metal tongue of the belt snapped off making the seat belt unable to hold position after fastening. Nlm

Filed Jun 2, 2000 · Seat belts · OH

Driver's seatbelt malfunctioned, causing seat belt not to retract in hard stop, which won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. Dealer said that seat belt spoiler needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Seat belts · AZ · crash

Consumer was involved in collision in which the driver's seat belt did not lock up upon impact. Please give any further details.

Filed Oct 7, 1998 · Airbags, Seat belts · WA · crash · 1 injury

While traveling on wet surface, went into a spin and hit cement retaining wall. The air bags did not deploy, and seat belt did not lock , driver was injured.

Filed Nov 20, 1997 · Seat belts · PA

The defective passenger's shoulder seatbelt broke from the vehicle which caused the seatbelt to be inoperative, won't protect the occupant in event of accident. *ak

Filed Jan 3, 1997 · Seat belts · CA

Power seat belt failed.

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier seat belt

Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier?

9 of 503 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (2%) 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 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier?

There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Stalling 33ABS 28No deployment 17Check engine light 17Brake failure 13Fire or smoke 13Loss of power 12Overheating 12Transmission failure 12Won't start 11Engine failure 9Headlights 9Steering lock-up 9Knocking 7Fuel pump 6Jerking 5Power steering loss 5Pulling 5

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