The passenger and driver passive restrain seat belt locks down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic informed the driver that seat belts needed to be replaced.
1991 Saturn SL seat belts problems
12 complaints (41% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 41%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front: webbing3
- Front: retractor1
- Front: buckle assembly1
- Front: anchorage1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Saturn SL seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Saturn SL seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1991 Saturn SL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Front passenger passive restraint belt is locked in forward position, leaving occupant unrestrained.
Drivers seatback broken and motorized shoulder belts bind in track and blow fuse.
Restraint system analysis was performed by chp-central division mait. The analysis indicated the restraint failed at the latch plate connection to the motorized guide plate. This report is being filed for the vehicle owner by the chp per our departmental policy.
The seat belts are electric and are suppose to slide along the interior surface. The passenger side went out first, and a permanent latch was put in so that any one sitting on the passenger side have to clamp the seat belt every time the enter and exit the car. Sometime later the driver side seat belt went out. The seat cable would pull the latch but would not secure the latch to lock. With the latch not locking I could still clamp the seat belt on to the latch. I would clamp the seat belt on the latch even though it would not lock, to avoid getting a citation for not having a seat belt. My main concern is if I was to get into an accident with the sit belt not secured, I am afraid that my seat belt will not protect me.
Driver side automatic seat belt failed.
Driver's side automatic shoulder belt failure.
The driver's side automatic seat belt failure.
Seat belt motor failed, causing failure of shoulder harness.
Driver's side seat belt track doesn't slide on track properly.
Questions about the 1991 Saturn SL seat belts
Does the 1991 Saturn SL have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1991 Saturn SL, 41% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1991 Saturn SL seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Saturn SL seat belts?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Saturn SL have the most seat belts problems?
The Saturn SL model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1994 (49 complaints), 1992 (29 complaints) and 1997 (25 complaints).
Other 1991 Saturn SL problems
Seats 4Electrical 3Acceleration 2Brakes 2Engine 2Airbags 1Steering 1Suspension 1Transmission 1Visibility 1Wheels 1
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