Seat Belt Related Problems of the 2001 Buick Park Avenue

Table 1 shows two common seat belt related problems of the 2001 Buick Park Avenue.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Buick Park Avenue

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Seat Belt Retractor problems
1
Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems
1

Front Seat Belt Retractor problem #1

Driver's seat belt locked up, consumer could not turn body, has been repaired.

Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem #2

Vehicle to which this report refers is a 2001 Buick, Park Avenue ultra, 4 door, sedan. The VIN # is 1g4cu541414147784, with 20,724 miles. Shortly after purchase I noticed a slight separation in the drivers side seat belt latch. Since it did not pose an immediate danger I took no action to have it replaced. This month the belt became inoperative, came apart, and I had it replaced. This could pose a real danger to the driver if the there was an accident and the seat belt failed. The failed part is available.


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