Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems |
While in motion seat belt would come undone or wouldn't unlock from lock in order to use. Brakes would slip. My boyfriend was killed in an accident because the seat belt malfunctioned which then caused the airbags to malfunction and the brakes stuck so he wasn't able to slow down sufficiently. Read details...
Both front restraints will not retract. Consumer is unable to use the seatbelts. Consumer says passengers feel very unsafe riding without seatbelts. Read details...
Was driving vehicle when suddenly vehicle in front stopped short. Had to slam on brakes. When this happened the back lap/shoulder belt buckle locking mechanism released. Child seat, with the child in it, was not secured & went forward. Child hit the rear of the seat in front. Read details...