Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Savana

Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 1997 GMC Savana. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (one problem).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of GMC Savana


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1997 GMC Savana

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Vehicle's seat belts have two retractors, the shoulder harness and the lap and floor. When the belt is hooked together, consumer can stand and walk away from the seat at least three feet. The consumer's child when buckled in, the buckle of the seat belt stops in the center of the child's chest.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Vehicle's seat belts have two retractors, the shoulder harness and the lap and floor. When the belt is hooked together, consumer can stand and walk away from the seat at least three feet. The consumer's child when buckled in, the buckle of the seat belt stops in the center of the child's chest.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Webbing problem

Seat belts in the rear captains chairs do no connect when a large person is in seat, and when a small person is in seat the belt connects across the neck, which causes choking. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. States the belts are not properly located and cannot remedy the problem.   Read details...


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