Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Seat Belt problems |
The plastic fasteners on the front passenger side seat belt fell off. Driver's side the seat belt fastener cracked and was about to fall off. The seat belts were not able to be latched. Dealership did not indicate why the failure occurred, they were just quoting the replacing price of the part.
While trying to use rear lap&shoulder belt units they locked up. Consumer then tried rear driver's side lap&shoulder belt, and buckle was broken. The middle lap belt does not hold a child car seat.
The seat belt, when unbuckled, does not retract into its case. Often gets stuck in the door, causing damage to the buckle area. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem, and states that it is the style of the design.