Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro

Five problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2001

Vehicle caught on fire at seat belt buckle. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and repirs were being made at dealer shop. Feel free to provide any further deatails on this matter .

2 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/15/1999

Seat behind the driver's seat. The seat is not usable since the seat belt buckle has come off the belt. The manufacturer will not guarantee they will fix it for free.

3 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Second stage manufacturer tiara motorcoach has a dual retracting system in last rear seat on each side. Buckle comes way above shooulder which somehow allows occupant to lean forward even with brakes applied. Please describe details.

4 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Intermittently seat belt restraints become inoperable. The restraints will not latch into the buckle. Vehicle has been repaired and buckles replaced several times. But, problem still exists.

5 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Drivers seat belt buckle attachment has faulty webbing that will causes buckle to pull free. Please describe details.


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