Two problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly have been reported for the 1997 Cadillac Deville. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Front right seat belt latch will stay engaged in the buckle assembly. The dealership has yet to determine cause of failure.
Seat belt on driver's side did not make clicking sound to assure consumer that seatbelt was locked. Clicking of other seatbelts in vehicle could be heard to assure that they were locked. Dealer stated that locks didn't have a problem. But, consumer wanted a statement in writing that there was no problem. Consumer wrote manufacturer, and would like to have a response in writing stating that seatbelt was still safe to use although it didn't make the clicking sound. Consumer states that dealer stated it was okay if the click was not heard, dealer would not give any documentation backing up there response.