Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear seat belt (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems |
Seat belt buckle on the rear driver side, would not latch. Dealer was notified. The original seat belt is the wrong size. Dealer will not replace. Read details...
Rear seat belts have never worked due to design, impossible to latch. Read details...
Due to the design and the improper installment of the passenger's side seat belt, the receptacle is stabbing the passenger's side occupant in the back, making it impossible to seat an occupant in the passenger's side seat. Dealer refused to correct the problem. Read details...