1999 Chevrolet Corvette seat belts problems

19 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 92,300.

owner complaints: 19
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 92,300
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front: retractor
9
Front: anchorage
2
Front: buckle assembly
1
Front
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

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100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Chevrolet Corvette seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette seat belts

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Seat belt 12

Related recalls

Seat belts: frontReported April 17, 2000 · 71,569 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lap belt webbing can twist allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.
Risk: When the belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the seat belt may be unusable.
Remedy: Dealers will install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor.

Recall number 00V111000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Front lap belt malfunctionOpened March 16, 2000, closed April 18, 2000

Odi opened this ea00-009 on march 16, 2000, to continue analyses begun under preliminary evaluation pe99-076.the alleged defect: lap belt webbing in both seating positions tends to fold over while entering the retractor opening.these folds frequently impede proper webbing retraction.if the retractor has been inadvertently toggled into automatic lock retractor (alr) mode by being extended to its full length, it may fail to reset itself to the normal emergency lock retractor (elr) mode.such a condition has been shown to render the active restraint unusable.conclusion: gm will remedy the alleged defect in 71,569 subject vehicles built prior to august 1999 by adding webbing guide inserts to the lap retractor openings of both seating positions to prevent the admission of folded webbing onto the retractor spool.this engineering analysis has been closed.

EA00009

Front lap belt malfunctionOpened December 10, 1999, closed March 16, 2000

There is no summary currently available

PE99076

What 1999 Chevrolet Corvette owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 30, 2017 · Seat belts · 110,000 miles · MD

The driver's side seat belt will not retract. It is extended all the way out. Therefore, it will not fit nor will it protect anyone from injury. I find this to be a seatbelt defect and a major safety hazard.

Filed May 14, 2016 · Seat belts · 92,300 miles · MI

My 1999 corvette seat belt retractor quit working 2 days ago . My wife was unable to fasten the seat belt after several tries. I removed both retractors to inspect and could find no visible damage. There car is in showroom condition. I did an internet search for info and found a recall campaign : the federal safety agency campaign I'd number 00v111000 apr 6 2000. I called my chevy dealer [xxx] and they said a recall had been done in 2000 for a plastic part to stop belt twisting and no further recall would be honored. But this is not the problem! The ratcheting mechanism is faulty. I need this fixed asap from the defective seat belt mechanism. This results in a vehicle I now cannot legally and safely drive. Please help. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 8, 2013 · Seat belts · 90,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2011 · Seat belts · 95,000 miles · ID

Driver seat belt mechanism repeatedly jams making it inoperable.

Filed Nov 5, 2009 · Seat belts · 37,000 miles · NY

Seat belt mechanism is jammed and unusable on drivers side. Passenger side belt was repaired previously, but I have no reason to think it will not fail again.

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Seat belts · CA

Consumer states that drivers side seat belt does not lock. Dealer notified.

Filed Sep 25, 2000 · Fuel system, Seat belts · IL

While filling fuel tank fuel was leaking. While driving a security light will pop on sometimes. When pulling out seat belt it will retract and lock without releasing.

Filed Sep 25, 2000 · Seat belts · NY

Consumer became aware of recall 00v‑111, however is having a difficult time receiving the repair because the dealer is not aware of the recall.

Filed Sep 22, 2000 · Seat belts · VA

Front lap belts jam in the retractor. A recall has been issued on the vehicle make and medel; but the vehicle was not included in the recall because the owner was not notified.

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Seat belts · NY

Passenger's side seat belt is jammed & failed to retract to original position. Once pulled out to be used, it would twist as it was going back. Took to dealers & had the belt retractor replaced.

Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette seat belts

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Corvette seat belts problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 92,300 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 00V111000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Corvette have the most seat belts problems?

The Chevrolet Corvette model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1998 (22 complaints) and 1999 (19 complaints).