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2001 Chevrolet Suburban: seat belt won't latch or retract

12 of the 440 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban describe seat belt won't latch or retract.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
3%
typical mileage
42,995
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year

  • 2023
    1
  • 2022
    3
  • 2021
    2
  • 2019
    1
  • 2018
    4
  • 2017
    1
  • 2016
    2
  • 2015
    4
  • 2014
    1
  • 2012
    1
  • 2010
    1
  • 2007
    4
  • 2003
    6
  • 2002
    5
  • 2001
    12
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    4
  • 1997
    2
  • 1996
    5
  • 1995
    2
  • 1994
    8
  • 1993
    5
  • 1991
    3
  • 1990
    2

What owners say

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Seat belts · 248,325 miles · GA

The passenger side second seat seat belt will not retract.

Filed Jul 5, 2005 · Seat belts · 500 miles · CA

2001 chevrolet suburban front passenger seatbelt frequntly locks up and will not extend enough to secure a person. Seat belt often locks up when passenger is belted in and passenger cannot move.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Body, Electrical · 4,368 miles · MD

While driving or idling the electrical system shut down intermittently and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer replaced the electrical system, but the problem recurred. The dealer still was unable to determine the cause of the problem. *ak the rear floor plastic plate had broken, the left rear window motor was inoperative up and down, the driver's side seat was coming apart by the door, seat track had broken, the right front seat belt shoulder strap sometimes tightened up, there was noise in the rear end had a harmonic vibration, the right second window would not go down, the passenger side seat belt in the front locked up right front retractor locked, the rear passenger side door squeaks really bad, the molding for the rubber coming off, and passenger side front light had come out.

Filed Oct 20, 2004 · Seat belts · 54,900 miles · PA

The third row driver side seat belt was locked.

Filed Oct 4, 2004 · Seat belts · 15,000 miles · NJ

1)front passenger seat belt locks up. No one would wear seat belt due to problem. Mechanism replaced by dealer 4 times, still not working. Dealer aded an extension to seat belt and that prevents it from locking. *ak 2)parking brake never held vehicle, started to go all the way to the floor. Dealer states thats normal. Took in at 15,000 and 25,000 miles with same problem. At 37,000 miles they want to charge me $800.00 to replace rear rotors and brake pads. Refused to pay them for repair, took it to a tire repair shop and paid $630.00. Rotors were falling apart. This is a very dangerous situation it seems the parking brake stays on even when release. 3) sudden loss of power steering and all lights on dash go on while driving at any speed. Headlights also dim off and on. Alternator wiring replaced. Two months later same thing, wiring replaced. Leave dealer and happens agian on the way home. Now alternator and wiring replaced.

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Seat belts · 42,995 miles · CA

Rt & lt front seat belt retractors pin passengers to seat for no apparent reason. The only way to get out, is to release the seat belt. When driver or passenger tries to move forward, seat belt restrains person and will not let them move freely in the seat. Seat belt retractors have been replaced and then will be ok for a time before they start restraining passenger again. This is a safety issue for the driver who is trying to check traffic out his side window and is a nuisance for the passenger who cannot move about in the seat. This problem encourages the occupants to not wear the seat belts because of the inconvience of being pinned into the seat. All of this is in normal driving situations and not in emerengency situations.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Seat belts · 45,500 miles · TX

The passenger seat belt locked up so tight, the passenger was unable to move. The seat belt did not give any room for moving comfortably.

Filed May 20, 2002 · Seat belts · MA

The front passenager seatbelt locks up and won't allow the person to move about freely, replace retractor latch.

Filed Nov 5, 2001 · Seat belts · MA

The front passenger seatbelt will lock up for no apparent reason while driving on any road surface, at any speed and all conditions preventing the person from moving freely about in the seat. The seatbelt must be unbuckled, let retract all the way back into the seat, then pulled out and buckled. The situation could happen as often as 5 minutes or one hour. The danger is having to undo the seatbelt while the vehicle is in motion. The dealer replaced it twice and the problem still exists. They said it is gm's problem and there is no fix at this time. I can't believe something can't be done, this is a serious safety situation. I called chevy and was tol there is nothing they can do, the new style seatbelt that is in the top of the seat has a design problem.

Filed Sep 1, 2001 · Seat belts · CA

Length of seat belt stem with latch will not allow child safety seats to be secured tightly in center positions. Belt engage plate at a 90 degree angle and does not keep the belt from loosening. Belt seems to tighten but when seat is pulled becomes loose. Could cause person to believe seat is secure when it is not.

Filed Aug 16, 2001 · Seat belts · WI

Passenger's side seat belt will start retracting while your driving without putting foot on brake. It feels like the seatbelt is sucking passenger into the seat. Consumer has contacted dealer, and they replaced seatbelt. Consumer is still having the problem.*ak

Filed Jul 9, 2001 · Seat belts · VA

Seatbelt retractor, rear door seal.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: retractorReported May 17, 2001 · 9,196 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.
Risk
In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. Gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. Owner notification began july 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Recall number 01V159000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban seat belt

Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban?

12 of 440 owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban (3%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 2001.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban?

There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban

ABS 68Fuel pump 39Brake failure 30Stalling 26No deployment 15Tire blowout 14Loss of power 13Fuel gauge 9Knocking 8Fuel leak 8Premature wear 8Transmission failure 8Won't start 8Grinding brakes 7Check engine light 7Power steering loss 7Fire or smoke 6Oil consumption 5Overheating 5

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