Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Ten problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2004

I have a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. Three of the seatbelts are malfunctioning. The drivers seat belt buckle quit working. The front driver and passenger and the rear passenger seat belt retractors also quit working.

2 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2002

Rear middle seatbelt buckle will no longer latch. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.

3 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2000

Rear driver's side shoulder belt buckle broke into pieces;, leaving consumer without any retraint. Dealer notified, and infomed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall97v096001, and any repairs/replacement would be at consumer's cost.

4 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2000

While trying to fasten seatbelt the hold belt cable broke, consumer is unable to fasten seatbelt.

5 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 03/26/1999

Seat belt latches failed.

6 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/02/1998

At stop light when rearended by another vehicle seat belt did not lock up, did not restrain driver who slid under dashboard. Steering prevented complete slippage. Vehicle at body shop.

7 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/11/1996

Seatbelts have been replace and replacements have also failed to work appropriatly.

8 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 10/04/1996

After 3 months of consumer's purchase when applying the abs brakes the vehicle does not stop within feets. The abs would allow the vehicle 4-5 Blazer distances before stopping. On 4-3-97 the seat belts stopped locking. Also, when the engine is running and hood opened one can see a spray mist of gasoline misting from the engine, the smell is penetrating into the inside compartnment and is unconfortable to consumer. Please give consumer a call. Vehicle is parked at this time.

9 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/30/1996

Back seat belt did not lock when vehicle was hit. Explain in more details.

10 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Belt will not latch, will not enter buckle assembly.


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