Saturn Vue seat belt problems

Filed Apr 4, 2018 · Seat belts · 72,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. While stopped at a traffic light, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to perform as intended. The contact stated that the impact thrust her face into the steering wheel. The contact sustained lacerations to the left side of the face, whiplash, and a laceration to the left knee, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. A friend was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence. The vehicle was deemed a total loss; however, the contact repurchased the vehicle to preserve any evidence pertaining to the seat belt failure. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer performed an investigation, but the evidence was inconclusive. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed May 24, 2017 · Seat belts · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. While driving 35 MPH, an abnormal noise was heard and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the seat belt tightened. The vehicle was taken to thrust performance where it was diagnosed that the seat belt buckle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer contacted her about a warranty. The contact did not notify the manufacturer about the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While parked, the middle seat belt in the rear seat was locked and became inoperable. The seat belt frame became detached. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the retractor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed May 13, 2014 · Seat belts · 126,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. The contact stated that the passenger seat belt latch would not release the seat belt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 126,000.

Filed May 16, 2013 · Seat belts · 71,362 miles · KY

Upon lowering the seatback, the middle seatbelt became "locked" in the lowered. This is the first time I have lowered the seat..

Filed Jul 4, 2012 · Seat belts, Seats · 85,630 miles · GA

We rarely have put the rear seat in the folded down position but did so this past weekend to bring home some baby gear from a friend's house. When I tried to lift the seat back to the upright position it wouldn't raise. It appears that the middle seat belt locked and will not release. We have three (3) children and must have all three (3)seat belts usable. Went online to search for help and we found many incidents of this happening on multiple year saturns which would indicate a serious design flaw; yet we will be liable for the expense because the warranty has passed unless we can find a way to release the locking mechanism.

Filed Dec 15, 2011 · Airbags, Seat belts · 116,000 miles · RI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn vue. The contact was driving 45 MPH when he crashed into another vehicle that abruptly stopped. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not retract. The contact was injured and transported to the hospital. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 116,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Airbags, Seat belts · 95,000 miles · SC · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 saturn vue xe. The contact stated that she was rear ended while driving 55 MPH. As a result, the vehicle spun around and rolled 20 feet down into an inbankment. Upon impact, the side airbags did not deploy and the front passenger seat belt failed to retain the passenger. The driver suffered a severe contusion and abrasions. The passenger sustained a damaged knee, shoulder, arm, hand and head. The police were notified and a report was available. The driver and passenger declined services through an ambulance. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The dealer was notified and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Seat belts · 35,000 miles · NJ

2004 saturn vue, rear seat, middle, seatbelt doesn't stay latched. I was carpooling some kids and it appeared that the seat belt latched, but when we came to a quick stop, the seatbelt was not actually engaged. It was a false latch condition. Now there is a recall on saturn outlooks due to similar condition.

Filed Jul 20, 2010 · Seat belts · 54,550 miles · MI

N 2006 saturn vue, the rear seat is a 2/3 split bench upon lowering the seatback down, the middle seatbelt became "locked" in the lowered position. The dealer told me the only remedy was to cut the seatbelt. They then told me it would be 300 dollars to replace it!interior parts). I believe it is a manufacturing defect, and should be replaced at gm's 's expense. There was absolutely nothing I could have done to prevent this from happening. I was using the automobile features as they are intended to be used. I see many many complaints of the same description on the internet!