Rear seat belt receptor ends are so short that use of the belts is most difficult or impossible.
1997 Oldsmobile 98 seat belts complaints
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Consumers seat belts are not long enough to accomodate passengers, thee rear seat belts are sunken into the cushions ,when pulled out they do not reach. Dealer said they would give extedners when called, consumer was told they had to be obese to receive it. Oldsmobile said they would have something in september, retrofits have not been received, consumers front driver seat belt is so far behind the lock that it does not reach, and the rear seat has three belts that are not long enough. *ak consumer states receptacle is too short.
Seat belt almost impossible to buckle because buckle goes under the seat.
Rear seat safety belt are not large enough for an average 150 to 170 lb. Person.
Seat belts straps too short.
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