2006 Chevrolet Equinox seat belts complaints

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Seat belts · 42,108 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The driver's seat belt fastener no longer locks in place. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure, but ordered the part for the repair. The seat belt was repaired on january 3, 2008. The contact stated that a seat belt should last longer than a year and a half. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 42,158 and failure mileage was 42,108.

Filed Oct 29, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 50 miles · OR

Bought new 2006 equinox with three original miles. 1) right rear seat belt locked up, ratchet tighter and would not release until removed and fully retracted. Six occurrences, three times to dealer who could not duplicate. 2) left rear seat belt locked up, ratchet tighter and would not release until removed and fully retracted. Four occurrences, three times to dealer who could not duplicate. 3) engine falters when in reverse. Three occurrences, dealer has not looked at this issue. 4) instrument cluster / gauges not working. Three occurrences, two times to dealer who could not duplicate. 5) engine will not start. Six occurrences, one time to dealer who could not duplicate. 6) engine will hesitate to start / extended crank. Five occurrences, one time to dealer who reprogrammed PCM but issue still exists. 7) ignition switch grinding or will not turn. Daily occurrences, one time to dealer, issue still exists. 8) no onstar data communication. One occurrence, one time to dealer who could not duplicate. 9) onstar unable to detect service light in instrument cluster. Issue not brought to dealer at this time. 10) engine coolant extremely low within 5000 original miles. Issue not brought to dealer at this time. 11) engine coolant brown and foaming. Issue not brought to dealer at this time. 12) alarm system deactivated itself, interior and exterior lights on, doors were still locked. Issue not brought to dealer at this time.