Front Seat Belt Retractor problems of the 1996 GEO Prizm

Four problems related to front seat belt retractor have been reported for the 1996 GEO Prizm. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2002

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.

2 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2002

Rear lap seat belt is inoperative, belt will not latch. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

3 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2001

Both seatbelts were in use the drivers failed as well, by breaking free at the retractor.

4 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

The seat belts lock in the retracted position they are unable to be used. This usually starts with them sticking when you try to pull them down to buckle. I have two Geo Prizms a 1996 and a 1997 they both have had this problem for a long time.


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