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Old 11-21-2004, 05:43 PM
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My drivers side seat belt broke about two weeks ago. The release button would not work at all. It would not catch the shoulder harness when inserted. A rather expensive part from GM. First time I ever experienced a seat belt failure.
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That'* the first time I've heard of a latch failure too. Wierd stuff.

What color is your interior?
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at least the failure wasnt it coming unlatched if you slammed on the brakes. that could be a lot worse than spending a few bucks for a new part.
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Mine failed.

Latch wouldn't latch on the driver'* side. Easy fix, trip to the junkyard, and all better


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Then maybe if I used them more often... I'd see more failures???
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Originally Posted by randman1
That'* the first time I've heard of a latch failure too. Wierd stuff.

What color is your interior?
Same as the outside, Maroon.
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Originally Posted by aviator327
Originally Posted by randman1
That'* the first time I've heard of a latch failure too. Wierd stuff.

What color is your interior?
Same as the outside, Maroon.
maroon interior=the best
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Originally Posted by aviator327
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That'* the first time I've heard of a latch failure too. Wierd stuff.

What color is your interior?
Same as the outside, Maroon.
I have the front drivers latch from the parts car but it'* tan. I believe it works but in light of this topic, I had better check. Let me know if you need it
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Originally Posted by randman1
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That'* the first time I've heard of a latch failure too. Wierd stuff.

What color is your interior?
Same as the outside, Maroon.
I have the front drivers latch from the parts car but it'* tan. I believe it works but in light of this topic, I had better check. Let me know if you need it
Thanks for the offer but I had the belt installed at a local dealership. I would have ordered it from GMPD but I needed it for a road trip I was going on the next day.
GM part# 12398072. Check out the price.
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mine latches but sometimes it just comes undone when i'm driving or stopped so i just buckel up and give it a tug to see if its on and away i go


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