2002 Chevrolet Suburban seat belts problems

13 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 3,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 3,000
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Rear/other
3
Front: retractor
1
Front: buckle assembly
1
Front: anchorage
1
Front
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Chevrolet Suburban seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban seat belts

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

Seat belt 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Chevrolet Suburban owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 26, 2010 · Brakes, Seat belts · CA

Seat belt retractor locks up.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Seat belts · CA

Overly sensitive seat belt mechanism. Slightest movement while driving will cause seat belt to lock, restricting the person driving from necessary movement such as, looking behind vehicle before reversing or lane changing, taking the ticket from machine in parking structures, ect. Seat belt has been changed once but continues to be a problem. Problem has been with auto since purchased.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Seat belts · 33,981 miles · FL

They had to replace the rear 3rd row seat belt retractor. It was broken when purchased.

Filed May 4, 2005 · Seat belts · 1,000 miles · GA

Contact states; front passenger seat belt will tighten and lock while engine is on and off. Just to unlock seat belt at latch and allow it to roll all the way in before it can be applied. It tightens as if brakes were slammed on. However it tightens anyway without that particular situation. Has taken to dealer twice without any conclusions or repairs.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · 58,000 miles · LA · crash · 2 injuries

The consumer was involved in an accident. The consumer was driving about 60 MPH and rear ended another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. Also the seat belts did not hold the driver and passenger causing them to go forward into the windshield. Provide further details.

Filed Jan 21, 2005 · Seat belts · 3,000 miles · SC

The front passenger , the second seat passenger and the third seat on the driver side are defective. When riding, the seat belts will lock into a position where you can't immediately get out of the belt. The belts have been serviced on at least 3 times.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Seat belts · MN

3rd row seat belts tighten as driving causing discomfort to children who then have to release the seat belt to re-fasten in order to maintain comfort. This is a safety hazard.

Filed Sep 10, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · 30,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 45 MPH vehicle was forced off of the road into oncoming traffic. Consumer swerved to avoid a head on collision with another vehicle. This action caused the vehicle to crash through a fence, run into a ditch, and collide head on with an oak tree. Seat belts were worn, but at the time of the impact, the latch came apart. Vehicle was equipped with front and side air air bags. Upon impact, they did not deploy. Consumer's knee was broken, and he suffered a concussion. Police and medical help did arrive on the scene. Manufacturer and the dealer have been notified of the incident.

Filed Apr 28, 2003 · Seat belts · 75 miles · SC

The set belts locked up without the brakes being applied. *jb passenger seat belt shoulder harness only will not unlock, unless the seat belt is unbuckled and retracts back. *ts

Filed Apr 16, 2003 · Seat belts · 3,000 miles · SC

The rear left and center safety belt latch plate were designed improperly. The consumer was unable to properly tighten the belt, when he tried to secure a child.

Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban seat belts

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Suburban seat belts problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 3,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban seat belts?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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

The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1994 (26 complaints), 2001 (23 complaints) and 1993 (18 complaints).