Seat Belt Problems of GMC C1500

GMC C1500 owners have reported 4 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt anchorage (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of GMC C1500


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of GMC C1500

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

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   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

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   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

I have a 1997 GMC C1500 pickup. The passenger side seat belt has jammed and will not extend. It is illegal in my state to drive with out a seat belt. My GMC dealer wants to charge me $200 to fix the belt. Can I be charged, this much, for a failure of a safety system on a 7year old vehical?   Read details...

The Seat Belt problem

The third door on passeger's side seat belt is too short, overweight person can't get into it.   Read details...




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