Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems of the 1997 Saturn SL2

Five problems related to front seat belt anchorage have been reported for the 1997 Saturn SL2. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2000

The Saturn was struck from the rear in the merge lane while preparing to merge into traffic. The seat belt failed to function resulting in driver striking the steering wheel with her face. Lacerations, stitches, broken nose resulted. Passenger seat belt functioned properly.

2 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1999

This was the first time the passenger seatbelt assembly broke, driver's side broke on 12/30/2001 mileage 120,000.

3 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Failure Date: 08/05/1998

Seat belt assembly failed. Mgm.

4 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Failure Date: 07/07/1998

Consumer was at a stop when another vehicle rear ended consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, driver's side seatbelt broke, and vehicle was totaled.

5 Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Failure Date: 12/17/1996

Passenger and driver's side seat belt failed, not releasing properly.


Other Seat Belt related problems of the 1997 Saturn SL2



SL2 Service Bulletins
SL2 Safety Recalls