Table 1 shows two common seat belt related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Seat Belt problems |
Seat belt will not retract when unfastened and driver side door is opened. When driver exits vehicle, seat belt flies out of car, hitting the outside of the car. The unretracted belt also prevents car door from shutting until manually retracted.
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Prizm. The contact stated that the driver and passenger seat belt receptacles failed and the seat belts could not be locked. The dealer advised that the receptacle was no longer available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer also advised the contact that the receptacle was no longer available. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.