Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1996 GMC C1500

Table 1 shows two common seat belt related problems of the 1996 GMC C1500.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of GMC C1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems
1
Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems
1

Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem #1

Drivers side seat belt locks up when going on bumpy/rough raod surface. Consumer states seat belt has two round pendlums hanging down that swing in all directions so if consumer's body puts any kind of pressure against the seat belt while the pendlums are swinging it locks up, consumer has to lean back 2 inches for it to unlock.

Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem #2

Drivers side seat belt locks up when going on bumpy/rough raod surface. Consumer states seat belt has two round pendlums hanging down that swing in all directions so if consumer's body puts any kind of pressure against the seat belt while the pendlums are swinging it locks up, consumer has to lean back 2 inches for it to unlock.


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C1500 Service Bulletins
C1500 Safety Recalls
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