1997 Chevrolet Cavalier seat belts problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Seat belts, by buckels have a plastic piece that has cracked from heat and provents it to stay tight on all 4 belts. This also provents me, pasenger, and my childrens car seats from being tight and securley fastend. Pore design on these.”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“Plastic slide on the rear seat belt buckle cracked and broke. The seat belts cannot be used to secure a child safety seat in the rear of vehicle. Manufacturer and dealer will be notified.*ak”
filed Sep 29, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 9 | 5% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 21 | 4% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 11 | 4% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 22 | 10% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 9 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.