Oldsmobile Alero owners have reported 27 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt retractor (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belts failed to lock. The contact sustained a leg injury and a concussion, which required medical attention. Read details...
I started having problems in Feb. Of this year(2005). The car would not start. Towed it to a dealer and they replaced the ignition cylinder. 3 days later was having the same problem. Took it back to the dealer and they then replaced the housing. Begining of June had the same problem occure agian. Read details...
The plastic cover that covers the buckle has broken off and the seat belt is hard to use as the buckle always falls to the floor. It makes it difficult to reach the buckle to hook up. Read details...
Consumer states that on two occasions the driver's restraint would not release while driving, consumer had to crawl out beneath it and fiddle with it for about 5 minutes before he got it to release. Read details...
The vehicle was involved in a front impact accident at 25 mph. The driver's seat belt did not hold the driver and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer. Read details...