Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems |
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd. The contact stated that while sitting in the rear seat, the seat belts are too long resulting in the passenger not being restrained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure 175,000. Jw.
Seat belts are clean and free of debris, but do not latch properly. Both driver and passenger belts.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle was involved in a head on crash and the air bags did not deploy. The front passenger seat belt also failed to retain its passenger. Both the driver and the passenger suffered injuries as a result. The contact also stated that the driver of the other vehicle involved suffered injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair, but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileages were 58,000.
Both front and rear center-seat lap restraint belt latch covers (gm part # 14863), from the male end of the belt fell off. Both have received minimal use, however the tabs that hold the covers to the belt latch are broken off. This issue presents an obvious cosmetic defect and more importantly I am unsure if the affected belts are safe to use either by adults or my soon to be born daughter in a child seat. Weaver auto center in grass valley, CA informed us that gm would not furnish replacement parts for seat belts due to liability/safety reasons. Furthermore, to remedy the resulting cosmetic or safety condition I would have to purchase new seat belts.