Front Seat Belt Retractor Problems of Chevrolet Tahoe

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The front driver side seat belt retractor jammed when the contact attempted to place on the belt. The failure existed until the vehicle was driven 50 miles. Also, when attempting to lean forward, the belt would jam. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The current mileage is 10,500 and failure mileage was 5,000. The consumer stated when riding over a bump the belt would release. The consumer stated showed the defect to the dealer and seatbelt was replaced. Updated 09/05/07.

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Rear front side seat belts would not engage properly. Retractor failed to latch or release on its own. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the seat belts needed to be replaced.

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Front passenger seat belt locks up and tightens, restricting (eliminating!)any passenger movement. It is like a snake and just keeps tightening down. In addition, pressure becomes so great on seat belt release, my wife and child are unable to release the seat-belt. This happens at all speeds, standing still, forward or reverse, etc. . . Dealer has attempted to repair problem, retractor has been replaced and same condition was present after replacement,third retractor is scheduled for install. Firmly believe this is a design fault and dealer has done all to repair problem at their level. In addition, this problem has been experienced by me on several work vehicles both Tahoe and pick-up all 2002 years. All other retractors in my vehicle with the exception of the front passenger seat, work properly.

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The passenger side seat belt will lock and not allow the passenger to move. The problem occurs at rest or in motion. The seat belt ratchet mechanism continues to tighten causing discomfort for the passenger who has to release the seat belt. The dealer inspected and assured that it "functions as designed", if that is so why does the driver side not "function as designed" if it did I think it might cause a fatality.

Shoulder restraint fails to lock, it continually retracts while driver is wearing it. With every movement seat belt continues to tighten restricting any movement of your upper body. Driver restraint is very dangerous. The driver is forced to make a decision as to whether wear the shoulder restraint and cause an accident or not wear it and be in danger as well as breaking the law! although the retracting mechanism squeaks all the time, the retraction difficulties are intermittent. The problem started when the vehicle was less than 3 years old, but general motors refuses to repair the seat belt under warranty because the vehicle has 49k miles, despite the obvious hazard to the vehicle owner and others sharing the roadway at the time.

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Passenger seat belt would continue to tighten on passenger while driving. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further infromation.

Consumer received a recall notice regarding the seat belts. Consuemr followed the instructions provided and signed the recall notice because the parts that were under recall did not apply to consumers vehicle. Consumer sent recall card in but received another recall notice saying the recall was not done. A third recall notice was sent saying the same. Consumer will make an appointment to have the recall looked at again. Consumer objects to what Chevrolets records may show.

Front passanger seat belt continues to retract after being locked.

Front seat belt continues to tighten while passenger is in the seat.

Consumer's child was in the third seat, and seat belt on commenced to tighten down on the child. Unable to release the retractor, cut the shoulder belt to free the child. Dealer notified, and refused to replace the belt unless consumer picked up the charges.

Consumer was traveling about 15-20mph, and vehicle was struck on the rear driver's side. Rear passenger's side seat belt released, throwing child to rear of the cargo area of truck. Child's left leg went through the side window. Dealer side couldn't help the consumer & to send letters to the president of GMC.

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Both front restraints will not retract. Consumer is unable to use the seatbelts. Consumer says passengers feel very unsafe riding without seatbelts.

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Shoulder restraint fails to lock it continually retracts while person is wearing it. With every movement seatbelt continues to tighten restricting any movement of your upper body. Both driver and front passenger shoulder restraints are very dangerous. It puts the driver in a very dangerous situation every time the vehicle is operated,the driver is forced to make a decision as to wheather wear the shoulder restraint and cause an accident or not wear it and be in danger as well as breaking the law!.

Owner has 4-wheel abs brakes, has difficulty in braking, there seems to be excessive play in brakes, pedal must be pressed 2-3 inches before brakes respond. Also passengers side seat belt has problems retracting.