1996 Geo Prizm seat belts problems

14 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 23%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front: retractor
4
Front: anchorage
3
Rear/other
2
Front: buckle assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k

200k+

Geo Prizm seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Geo Prizm 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 1996 Geo Prizm owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Seat belts · 109,132 miles · AZ

Rear seat belts would unlock from the buckle without warning. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jun 1, 2004 · Seat belts · OH

The seat belts lock in the retracted position they are unable to be used. This usually starts with them sticking when you try to pull them down to buckle. I have two geo prizms a 1996 and a 1997 they both have had this problem for a long time.

Filed Feb 25, 2004 · Seat belts · DC

Driver's seat belt will not buckle. The belt does not come out of holder.

Filed Nov 29, 2002 · Seat belts · KA

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the rar seat belts.dealer was not contacted at the time of the call. Ph

Filed Jun 16, 2002 · Seat belts · MN

The drivers seatbealt completly unwound while buckled and will not retract. The front passenger seatbelt will not pull out easily. In order to get it buckled it must be tugged continuosly moving a quarter inch at a time.

Filed May 9, 2002 · Seat belts · KY

Rear lap seat belt is inoperative, belt will not latch. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed May 9, 2002 · Seat belts · KY

Driver's side front and rear shoulder belt would tigthen down on users while driving. Dealer was notified, and replaced seat belt system. At present mileage of 71,000 miles problem is reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed May 30, 2001 · Seat belts · UT

Rear buckle wouldn't unlock when consumer was trying to take car seat out. Consumer purchased another , and dealer couldn't cover it because warranty expired.

Filed May 7, 2001 · Seat belts · CT

Consumer states driver side seat belt would lock up and not release prohibiting one from putting it on, it would also lock up while wearing it restricting movement.

Filed Jan 14, 2001 · Seat belts · TN · crash · 2 injuries

Both seatbelts were in use the drivers failed as well, by breaking free at the retractor.

Questions about the 1996 Geo Prizm seat belts

Does the 1996 Geo Prizm have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Geo Prizm, 23% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Geo Prizm seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Geo Prizm seat belts?

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

What year does the Geo Prizm have the most seat belts problems?

The Geo Prizm model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1994 (22 complaints), 1995 (20 complaints) and 1997 (17 complaints).