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1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Seat Belts Problems

4 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data

4
Complaints
Apr 2002Nov 1999
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: Jun 2006

THE SAFETY BELT LOCKS UP AND WILL NOT PULL OUT OF ITS BASE UNIT SO YOU CAN'T PUT IT ON. *NM

NHTSA #: 10160837
mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: Apr 2002

PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT MECHANISM JAMMED PREVENTING SEAT BELT FROM WORKING. *AK

NHTSA #: 761183
mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: May 2000

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN SUDDENLY VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SHORT. HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE BACK LAP/SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE LOCKING MECHANISM RELEASED. CHILD SEAT, WITH THE CHILD IN IT, WAS NOT SECURED & WENT FORWARD. CHILD HIT THE REAR OF THE SEAT IN FRONT. CHILD CHECKED AT EMERGENCY ROOM & RELEASED. *AK *ML

NHTSA #: 861447
mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: Nov 1999

BOTH FRONT RESTRAINTS WILL NOT RETRACT. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO USE THE SEATBELTS. CONSUMER SAYS PASSENGERS FEEL VERY UNSAFE RIDING WITHOUT SEATBELTS. *AK

NHTSA #: 852659

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