Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet K1500

Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet K1500. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt webbing (one problem).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Chevrolet K1500


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1998 Chevrolet K1500

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Front/rear seat belt retractor are plastic. This causes the plastic retractor casing to split, cutting into the seat belts when pulling back and forth. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Webbing problem

Driver's side seat belt retractor housing has plastic opening. Friction from seat belt motion has caused the belt to wear through the opening's edge and cut a slot into the housing, and the belt itself has become frayed and catches in the opening. Contact me for a digital photo of belt and housing.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

Consumer stated that there is a plastic piece that is cutting into the rear seat belt. Dealer notified. Ts   Read details...


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