Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

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

1 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2003

The driver's side seat belt latch assembly has broken apart. There is no way to repair the buckle.

2 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2003

The driver's seat belt latch mechanism broke into two pieces and became unattached from the mechanism belt loop anchor. This auto has not been in an accident and received light to moderate use. It has 118k miles.

3 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2002

Rear seatbelt buckle keeps loosening and causing child safety seat to tip over when turning. Please provide any further information.

4 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/18/1999

While driving at about 50 mph consumer had to slam on brakes and the seatbelt did not properly restrain. The little pieces of the belt buckle fell off in the accident.

5 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 10/10/1998

The seat belt on the driver's side completely fell apart. The buckle fell apart in driver's hand. The buckle has been replaced by dealership.

6 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Consumer was involved in collision in which the driver's seat belt did not lock up upon impact. Please give any further details.


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