Chevrolet Blazer Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Chevrolet Blazer across 10 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (31). The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (59% of reports).
- 144seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 34mention a crash
- 37mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 85 of 144 complaints (59%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 27 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 144 complaints, 34 mention a crash, 37 an injury.
Chevrolet Blazer seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Blazer | 1 | 0% | 75,000 |
| 2004 Blazer | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2002 Blazer | 7 | 3% | 100,450 |
| 2001 Blazer | 11 | 3% | 78,000 |
| 2000 Blazer | 10 | 2% | 87,501 |
| 1999 Blazer | 8 | 2% | 105,582 |
| 1998 Blazer | 18 | 3% | 45,005 |
| 1997 Blazer | 26 | 3% | 101,784 |
| 1996 Blazer | 30 | 3% | 130,900 |
| 1995 Blazer | 31 | 3% | 96,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Seat belts:critical fasteners
Model years: 2021
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Risk: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Model years: 1997
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver's seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. Sustained loads of sufficient magnitude and duration on the belt in severe crashes could fully deploy the buckle energy-absorbing loop, introducing a total of 10 additional inches of webbing into the seat belt system. The free falling latch plate used in this system may allow webbing to dynamically distribute between the lap and shoulder belt as the driver's position changes during a multiple rollover event.
Risk: If the energy-absorbing loop fully deploys in a severe multiple rollover crash, it is possible that a belted driver may experience partial or even complete ejection from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the energy-absorbing seat belt assemblies with one that does not have the energy-absorbing loop. Owner notification began on august 8, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Seat belts
Model years: 2000, 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Seat belts
Model years: 1996, 1997
Problem: Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
Risk: If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
Fix: Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the front passengerâs seat belt buckle was inoperable. The contact buckle was jammed and failed to properly secure the seat belt in place. The contact stated that while driving and stopped at a red light, the traffic light turned…
Seatbelt randomly becomes unbuckled while I am driving.
Both passenger side front and driver's side front seatbelts are toren over 3/4 threw the beltthat crosses chest approximately at breast height( half way up from buckle) also prior signs of other repairs to seatbelt straps. I purchased it this way, so unknown cause.
Takata recall. Plus there is a recall on my seatbelt. I called the local chevy dealership and they said there is no active recall on my vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet blazer. While the vehicle was stationary, the seat belt malfunctioned. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt would not retract when prompted and became undone on more than one occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Blazers have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 144 owner complaints about seat belts for the Chevrolet Blazer. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Blazer seat belts?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Chevrolet Blazer?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 85 of 144 complaints.
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