Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1996 GMC Yukon

Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 1996 GMC Yukon.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of GMC Yukon

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

Seat Belt problem #1

During front crash at 30-35 mph both driver's and passenger's seatbelts did not lock upon impact.

Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem #2

While trying to come to a stop from 55 mph consumer had applied brakes. Slowed down to 30-35 mph and pedal went to floor. No braking action and vehicle rear ended vehicle in front. $ 5100 damage. Seat belt did not lock and the driver bruised his chest. The air bags failed to deploy as well. The vehicle had been repaireed and the belts, air bag and brake system had been checked.

Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem #3

Got in vehicle & buckle up; driving vehicle at 55 mph when front passenger's side seat belt unlatched for no reason; can hear a click when latching seat belt, but not when it unlatched on own; have not taken to dealer yet.


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