I have had to replace 4 of the 6 seat belt retractors since july of 2000. The failure mode is the retractor spring breaking or pulling out of seatbelt mounting shaft. Each replacement retractor costs $130. Replacement parts look like they will fail in the same manner, very poor design.
1992 Pontiac Trans Sport seat belts problems
25 complaints (33% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 33%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: retractor18
- Front: anchorage2
- Rear/other1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Pontiac Trans Sport seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- Vehicle fails to conform to fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the occupants of these seats will not be able to use the affected belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are at increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. Replacement of the suspect safety belt will be available to consumers for the life of the vehicle.
Recall number 94V027000 · Recall details
What 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The middle row passenger's side seat belts do not retract and are loose. Dealer has repaired them before, and problem has reoccurred.
Shoulder belt is broken on the driver's side. Plastic part from where seat belt is pulled, isn't supporting the consumer.
Seat belts failed.
Seat belts in second row in rear of vehicle are defective. Seat belts will not retract or restrain occupant. Owner concerned for safety.
Vehicle was repaired under a recall on the rear lap restraint system. Two years after repairs were made. The rear lap belts will not lock when brakes are applied. The dealer has been notified. (94v‑027).
Rear/left side seat belt locked at full extension and would not retract.
Front right side seat belt is defective; it will not retract.
Seat belts: front passenger's and driver's side seat belts were extended and would not retract. Cause of defect unknown ,had vehicle repaired.
Seat belts: seat belts in the second and third row of vehicle will not retract. There was a recall on seat belts but his vehicle was not in the reacll , but driver is having the same problem.
Questions about the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport seat belts
Does the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the seat belts of the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport, 33% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 94V027000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Trans Sport have the most seat belts problems?
The Pontiac Trans Sport model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1993 (26 complaints), 1992 (25 complaints) and 1994 (14 complaints).
Other 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport problems
Brakes 23Visibility 7Body 6Electrical 6Seats 6Transmission 4Tires 3Engine 2Steering 2Suspension 2Wheels 2Fuel system 1Locks 1
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