Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 14 problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly (under the seat belt category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the Cavalier.

1 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 09/13/2003

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

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2 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 07/26/2003

Driver side front seatbelt buckle plastic piece fell-off.

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3 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 07/04/2003

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the seat belts would lock up without applying the brakes. Dealer notified.

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4 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 06/17/2003

Plastic slide on the rear seat belt buckle cracked and broke. The seat belts cannot be used to secure a child safety seat in the rear of vehicle. Manufacturer and dealer will be notified.

5 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

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.

6 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

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.

7 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 07/26/2001

Driver's side front seatbelt buckles completely fell apart, pieces of metal fell off. Consumer took vehicle to dealer ,and they replaced both drivers and passenger's seatbelt buckles. Dealer put same model of buckle that had fallen apart on passenger's side, and replaced driver's side with a new model. Please provide any further information.

8 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 06/16/2001

The driver side seatbelt has broken at the female end - the mounting that holds the belt in place has broken off, leaving only a metal component for the belt to fit through. It is no longer fixed, nor adjustable. This is a pretty strong piece and therefore faulty in this vehicle, as it is only three years old.

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9 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 07/15/2000

While driving along seat belt buckle on driver's side comes unlatched. Manufacturer was notified about problem. Owner was told that seat belt buckle would have to be repaired at owner's expense. Problem has not been corrected.

10 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

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.

11 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 10/14/1998

Driving at approximately 60 mph consumer spun vehicle, making a 180 degree turn driver's seatbelt unbuckled and did not retract, causing injuries.

12 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

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.

13 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

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

14 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier

Driver's side seat belt failed to stay latched after being buckled.

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