1997 Chevrolet Cavalier seat belts problems

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Seat belts · 115,000 miles · GA

Seat belts, by buckels have a plastic piece that has cracked from heat and provents it to stay tight on all 4 belts. This also provents me, pasenger, and my childrens car seats from being tight and securley fastend. Pore design on these.

Filed Sep 29, 2003 · Seat belts · 111,000 miles · GA

Plastic slide on the rear seat belt buckle cracked and broke. The seat belts cannot be used to secure a child safety seat in the rear of vehicle. Manufacturer and dealer will be notified.

Filed Aug 20, 2003 · Seat belts · 105,200 miles · PA

Driver side front seatbelt buckle plastic piece fell-off.

Filed Jul 18, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

Have put 3 alternators on this car, even when under warranty before 12,000 miles (approximately). Brakes have been replaced at least 3 times. Now, the brakes have failed completely and the ABS light came on. Dealer says no recalls, except for the ignition system. Scheduled that for repair 7/23/02. Seat belt plastic covers snapped off (belt loose on one and hit by car door when shutting it. The other one just popped off. Belt continues to slip off engine, causes stalling even if driving 55 MPH. Now brakes intermittently failing. Left front brake continues to have brake dust accumulate on wheel cover. Car has 110,000 miles on it (engine repaired last year). Car is also overheating; has had tstat replaced, radiator fluid. What else could cause this, I don't know.

Filed Sep 26, 2001 · Seat belts · KY

Driver's side front seatbelt buckles completely fell apart, pieces of metal fell off. Consumer took vehicle to dealer ,and they replaced both drivers and passenger's seatbelt buckles. Dealer put same model of buckle that had fallen apart on passenger's side, and replaced driver's side with a new model. Please provide any further information.

Filed Apr 28, 2001 · Seat belts · GA

The cinch plates on both rear seat belts in my vehicle are broken. Because of this, I cannot properly install my child's car seat. I have been given the run-around by two different dealerships about this problem. I have been told that the entire seat belt assemblies would have to be replaced at a cost to me of over $200. I e-mailed gm today regarding this problem. The cinch plates should be made of metal so they cannot break. Additionally, safety belt defects should be repaired by the manufacturer at no cost to the customer. My child and I have not been in car accident, but it's very scary knowing that the locking clip that I have to use on the seat belt to try to get the car seat in tight enough, may not work in case of a collision. I am very concerned about this, and I hope that a recall can be issued to have this problem repaired. Thank you very much, karen newsome

Filed Oct 29, 1999 · Body, Electrical · CA

Drivers door misadjusted causing water to leak inside of vehicle. Nlm

Filed Oct 20, 1999 · Airbags, Body · CA

Also had to have driver's door realigned, side mirror realigned, seat belts replaced, seat belt covers replaced, windshield wipers replaced, and the airbags were recalled. Also, this car still runs rough but, they can't seem to duplicate the problem.

Filed Oct 19, 1998 · Seat belts · TX · 1 injury

Driving at approximately 60 MPH consumer spun vehicle, making a 180 degree turn driver's seatbelt unbuckled and did not retract, causing injuries.

Filed Aug 24, 1998 · Seat belts · FL · 2 injuries

Consumer was involved in an accident and seat belts broke.