Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1996 GEO Prizm

Table 1 shows five common seat belt related problems of the 1996 GEO Prizm. 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 (four problems).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of GEO Prizm


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1996 GEO Prizm

The Seat Belt problem

Rear buckle wouldn't unlock when consumer was trying to take car seat out. Consumer purchased another , and dealer couldn't cover it because warranty expired.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

The drivers seatbealt completly unwound while buckled and will not retract. The front passenger seatbelt will not pull out easily. In order to get it buckled it must be tugged continuosly moving a quarter inch at a time.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Driver's side front and rear shoulder belt would tigthen down on users while driving. Dealer was notified, and replaced seat belt system. At present mileage of 71,000 miles problem is reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.   Read details...


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