Passenger front seat belt locks automatically as soon as you buckle up. It will not unlock, the only way to fix it is to unbuckle and re buckle then it locks again. Very uncomfortable to ride in the front Passenger seat.
2002 GMC Envoy seat belts problems
17 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: anchorage3
- Rear/other2
- Front: buckle assembly2
- Front2
- Front: retractor1
At what mileage
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GMC Envoy seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 GMC Envoy seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Certain light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." one of the two sensors in the driver's and front passenger's seat belt retractors could be inoperative. The seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however, the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle decelerates quickly, such as heavy braking, may not operate as intended.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, the safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, and could result in injury to the occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the driver and front passenger safety belt retractors, and replace them if necessary. Owner notification began on june 24, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.
Recall number 04V201000 · Recall details
What 2002 GMC Envoy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was in an accident and hit on broadside on the passenger side and driver front corner. The air bags did not go off. They say service soon. The seat belt hurt me as well. It did not lock. I was injured with a torn labrum, back and neck injuries. Head too. I was moving and I was hit on the drivers side and then pushed into another car. I was on a city street. 14 mile near mount 7-22
1: passenger seat belt likes to suffocate my passengers until they release rhe seat belt and rebuckle. 2: both dim headlights went out, checked relays, fuses, and bulbs nothing has worked. Then found out my 2 brake lights are out along with the dims and not sure what is causing this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. While driving at 10 MPH, the passenger side seat belt seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. He stated that the passenger side seat belts would not retract. The dealer stated that a defective retractor could have caused the failure however; they did not inspect the vehicle. There is a recall for the seat belts (the federal safety agency campaign id #04v201000) however; the dealer stated that his VIN was not included. As of june 24, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle it will randomly jump from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive without warning causing the car to become idle and you must turn the car off completely. She took the vehicle into a local mechanic where he replaced the brakes and checked the wheels and stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. She is also experiencing problems with the front passenger seat belt it locks when fastened. She took the car to the dealer and they informed her that it was no longer covered under warranty and any repairs made would be at the owner's expense. The vehicle is also experiencing exterior light failure, both headlights burned out within weeks apart and they were replaced at owner's expense. The failure mileage was 38,000. The current mileage was 86,000 (sc) updated 06/25/08. *cn the consumer also stated when driving past 70 MPH, the vehicle would shake. The windshield wipers were replaced. The consumer stated the motor failed. Updated 06/25/08
The left rear seat belt tightened on the child, it would not release, it kept squeezing her. Finally, after not being able to release the child, the seat belt was cut off. The child sustained bruises.
While driving 55 MPH driver applied the brakes to slow down the speed and consumer lost control, causing the vehicle to hit a guard rail and roll over three times. Vehicle landed upside down. Upon impact, the airbag did not deploy, and seat belt did not hold the passenger.
Consumer had all of the weather proofing on the vehicle replaced by the dealer as well as the clutch assembly . *ak the fan clutch was replaced, the air bag indicator light came on. The consumer was told that nothing could be done if the light wasn't on at the time. The plastic trim from the seat belt broke, the seat belt failed again, the transmission would drag, the engine light was on and made a grinding noise,the drivers side tire was loosing pressure, the passenger inner door seal leaked, the clock on the radio would reset itself, the drivers side seat belt would lock up when the brakes were applied they would skid and pull to the right. *sc
Problems with vehicle's seatbelts.*mr seatbelt tightens when moving making it uncomfortable.
Questions about the 2002 GMC Envoy seat belts
Does the 2002 GMC Envoy have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 GMC Envoy, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 GMC Envoy seat belts problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Envoy seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V201000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Envoy have the most seat belts problems?
The GMC Envoy model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2002 (17 complaints), 2003 (15 complaints) and 2004 (10 complaints).
Other 2002 GMC Envoy problems
Engine 104Transmission 83Electrical 70Fuel system 56Visibility 52Airbags 41Suspension 35Lights 26Brakes 24Body 20Steering 20Acceleration 10Locks 10Seats 9Tires 9Driver assistance 2Wheels 2
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