Drivers side seatbelt wouldn't latch. Driving and smelled smoke. Saw smoke coming from under drivers side dash. Stopped and saw melted wires. Seatbelt indicator light went out.
1996 Chevrolet S10 seat belts problems
14 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: retractor4
- Front: buckle assembly3
- Front: anchorage3
- Front: webbing1
- Front1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet S10 seat belts problems in other years
Related recalls
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
- Risk
- If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
Recall number 97V096001 · Recall details
Related investigations
Seat belt webbing separation
The federal safety agency's new car assessment program (ncap) tested a 1997 chevrolet s-10 extended cab pickup equipped with a driver-side air bag.the front passenger seat belt was completely cut during the test.
EA97004
What 1996 Chevrolet S10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The driver side seat belt would click in but when the consumer hit the release button it would not unlatch. The consumer had to pull and jerk on the seat belt in order to get it unfastened.
The driver side seat belt would click in but when the consumer hit the release button it would not unlatch. The consumer had to pull and jerk on the seat belt in order to get it unfastened.
The driver side seat belt would click in but when the consumer hit the release button it would not unlatch. The consumer had to pull and jerk on the seat belt in order to get it unfastened.
Power brake booster malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and may resultin a crash. Also spare tire fell out which may have cause a crash/ problems with grill falling out, and passenger's seatbelt tightens while in use. Please provide further information.
Seat belt does not hold during sudden stops.
Fluid leakage in the transmission line--fluid blowing back onto muffler causing smoke. Defective brake pipe and seat belts.
Received recall notice (#97v096001). Contacted dealer. Was informed that there were no parts.
Brake system fails intermittently.
Consumer was involved in a 50 MPH frontal collision in which the driver's shoulder belt did not retract, nor did the driver's side air bag deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet S10 seat belts
Does the 1996 Chevrolet S10 have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Chevrolet S10, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet S10 seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet S10 seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V096001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet S10 have the most seat belts problems?
The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1995 (22 complaints), 1991 (20 complaints) and 1994 (16 complaints).
Other 1996 Chevrolet S10 problems
Brakes 219Visibility 100Airbags 74Engine 72Transmission 68Electrical 41Acceleration 38Lights 22Suspension 22Fuel system 19Steering 18Body 16Seats 12Tires 11Wheels 7Locks 2
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