Front Seat Belt Retractor problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Three problems related to front seat belt retractor have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2000

Passenger seat belt is stuck, would not un or retract from the retractor, leaving occupant without any restraints during a vehicle crash; also 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: vehicle experience a windshield wipers to work intermittently or not at all, causes reducing driver's visibility and increasing the risk of vehicle crash. Dealer notified and informed that vehicle VIN# was not cover under a mfr's recalls. Please provide any further details:.

2 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 12/01/1999

Passenger shoulder belt will not retract, leaving passenger without any retraint if needed. Dealer notified, and informed that it was out of warranty. Feel free to provide further details.

3 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

Drivers / passengers seat belt retractors failed to operate. Will not pull out of retractors, leaving front occupants without any retraint in case of vehicle collision.


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