Front Seat Belt Retractor problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer

The passenger side seat belt retractor locks up with out cause . The passenger has to unbuckle the seat belt to release the lock. Dealer has checked and offered to replace for $300. I declined.

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a accident. The driver's seat belt failed to restrain the consumer. The driver sustained major injuries, and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. This information was provided by mr. Nathan's wife mildred chatman.

Passenger seat belt has no slack once it's locked, causing consumer to be very uncomfortable. Dealer replaced belt one time before for the same problem. The dealer was notified.

Consumer states that the seat belt retractor locks up with out cause the passenger has to unbuckle the seat belt to release the lock. Mr.

Passenger's seat belt retractor is locking up while driving. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Passenger's seat belt would continue to tighten on occupant while driving. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

The passenger seat belt retractor is designed to lock and not release if the shoulder belt is pulled all the way out. This creates a saftey hazard. If the passenger has to reach for something that casuses the shoulder belt to extend completly, you then have to unbuckle the seat belt, retract it, then rebuckle the belt. If this occurs while the car is in motion, the passenger is open to injury should an impact occur at the time the belt is unbuckled. If the belt is not unbuckled to release the retractor, it is extrememly uncomfortable to sit in the seat as the belt will prevent any forward movement. I believe this to be a flaw in the design of the seat belt and not a feature as general motors describes it. This occurs on any gm seat where the belt is integrated with the seat rather than mounted to the framework of the car.