1998 Chevrolet Corvette seat belts problems

Filed Mar 29, 2020 · Seat belts · 5,000 miles · MN

The passenger seat belt will no extend out or retract. Jamming occurs even though it has been to the dealer twice for this issue. It is a persistent problem that started about in 2018.

Filed Sep 8, 2010 · Seat belts · 84,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. She stated that the vehicle was purchased used in 2005 and the passenger side front seat belt does not retract. The contact referenced recall 00v111000, seat belts:front. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer advised her that they had no records of this recall. The manufacturer also advised her of the same and did not have any records indicating if the recall repair was performed. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 97,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2008 · Engine, Seat belts · 120,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the engine shut off. The service column lock warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, there was a malfunction with the passenger and driver's side seat belts. The vehicle has not been taken to an authorized dealer. The contact was displeased to know that his VIN was excluded from the recall that lists this same failure. The recall number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2003 · Seat belts · TN

Both retractors are broken due to lab belt webbing twisted and jammed. Dealer admitted recall 00-v-111-000, and installed inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor, but did not replace the retractors.

Filed Sep 25, 2002 · Seat belts · VA

Consumer states purchased vehicle from dlr in 07/02. Dlr checked recall system that verified recall id 00v111000 had been remedied by a previous dlr. Current dlr inspected vehicle and determined recall had not been remedied at all.

Filed Jun 12, 2002 · Seat belts · CA

The consumer has repeatedly recieved bad services from his local chevrolet dealers and is requesting the parts and instructions to perform his own recall repair (00v‑111) for the seat belt. Nlm

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Seat belts · CA

On occassion the driver's seat belt has stuck in a locked position such that you cannot pull it out and secure it. Also, the passenger side has tangled and not retracted properly. I had received a recall notice number 00034. I turned this card into joe macpherson chevrolet and after several weeks and calling back I was told the part was in and to bring my car in so the repair could be made. I did. That was in january. For a while it worked fine but lately the driver's seat belt appears to lock and I cannot secure it and have had to drive without a seat belt. Sometimes it works fine and sometimes it simply won't release. Today I took my car in and told them about it, that it was still locking and not working properly. The advisor, david brunn (7173) told me if I wanted to pay for a new seat belt they would fix it. I again explained that this was a safety item, a previous recall that although repaired was still not working correctly. He became very defensive.

Filed Feb 13, 2001 · Seat belts · AZ

Seat belt webbing on passenger's side will not retract into hoiusing unless consumer will do it manually. Then, will work at a time. But, there is a warning label on webbing that won't allow belt to retract. Dealer told consumer to remove label because consumer was owner of vehicle, and dealer was not allowed to do so.

Filed Feb 8, 2001 · Seat belts · CA

Service manual chevrolet corvette, authentic tech. Services information, volume 1 of volume 3, part gmp/98-y-1, pages 3, 7-8 and 9-3 through 9-19. Dealer replaced part of restraint system. When according to repair manual, entire restraint. Manufcturer has been notified.

Filed Dec 6, 2000 · Seat belts, Suspension · OK

The passenger side seat belt jammed for at least the fifth time after the dealer installed the clip required by the recall. An accident occurred a few minutes after the last jam. My passenger was very lucky not to have been injured with more than a bruise on her leg and a bump on her head. When shifting from first gear into second at about 35 MPH (engine speed at about 3300 RPM), the rear end came around to the left causing the car to do a 180. The traction control system never intervened as it has done many times in much less severe situations. The car then went sideways across traffic into a curb and then over the curb into a fence on the edge of an overpass. A police officer was a few cars behind me and saw the entire incident. In his police report he estimated my speed at 35 MPH.