1997 Geo Prizm seat belts problems

Filed Aug 8, 2011 · Seat belts, Suspension · 167,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 geo prizm. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle veered towards the left. The contact also stated that the seat belts were not connecting to their appropriate buckles. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, however the manufacturer was notified. The manufacture stated that the VIN did not qualify for the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10e002000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 167,000 and the current mileage was 169,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · 112,650 miles · MS · crash · 4 injuries

On 4/19/05 I was in an accident with my 97 geo prism. The vehicle air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to operate correctly causing me to hit the steering wheel and dash causing severe injury to myself and minor passengers in the vehicle. I originally filed complaint through my attorney kenneth miller, jr. Baton rouge, la. I want to settle this case asap.

Filed May 23, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · 130,000 miles · LA · crash · 4 injuries

During an accident the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt equipment failed to lock.*mr everyone inside the vehicle sustained some type of injury (geo prizm). *nm updated 12/22/05

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 Nov 3, 2003 · Seat belts · 78,000 miles · PA

Rear seat belts are inoperative, making it impossible for consumer to install any type of child seat.

Filed Jul 20, 2003 · Seat belts · 96,000 miles · CA

I have a 1997 geo prizm. The driver side seat belt will not fully extend and locks up multiple times when trying to pull it out to lock in place for safe driving. This is my second geo prizm that has had this problem. I feel there should be a voluntary recall by the manufacturer to get this fixed on all their cars.

Filed Jul 6, 2003 · Seat belts · 12,611 miles · CA

Driver's side seat belt retractor failed at 12,611 mi (3/29/99) and again at 24,000 mi. (out of warranty time by a few months). Central chevrolet in fremont, ca fixed both times. 2nd time cost $200+ and rental car charge. Central advised they wouldn't reduce the cost of 2nd failure because I didn't have my maintenance service work done by them. Back seat, passenger side seat belt retractor has also failed (won't retract). Can't afford to have fixed. Only have 2 useable seat belts in back seat. Isn't this a safety issue?

Filed May 29, 2003 · Seat belts · NJ

Driver's seat belt has gotten stuck in the retractor and had to be replaced twice since vehicle purchase. First failure at 27000 miles, and second failure at 88000 miles.

Filed Jan 22, 2003 · Seat belts · 115,000 miles · CA

The driver seat belt locked up and did not release. (the lock mechanism was broke) *ts. The rear seat belt also experienced the same problem.

Filed Dec 2, 2002 · Seat belts · MD

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