Seat Belt Problems of Buick Riviera

Buick Riviera owners have reported 10 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt retractor (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Buick Riviera


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Buick Riviera

The Seat Belt problem

The contact owns a 1996 Buick Riviera. The contact stated that the front driver side seat belt failed. The contact stated that he attempted to put the seat belt on but it failed to connect. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they did not provide the cause of failure, just the   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in NHTSA recall 00v057000. Passenger vehicles. The rear shoulder belt(s) do not retract. A retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Right front seat belt failed.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt problem

Drivers seat belt stitching coming apart and will not hold in a accident. Thread used either rotted or defective. Armstrong service dept sent me to a auto upholstery shop to have it repaired, they refused to do it stating that it was against the law for them to work on it and to return to the   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

The drivers' side seat belt buckle will not latch and must be replaced.   Read details...




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