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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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Can any one tell me what to do. I just bought a very nice 2000 blue vette
I love but on the drivers side my seat belt will come out about 1 out of every 5 times I try to use it. help!!!
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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Come out how? More info pls...

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Pull it smooth and gently.
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[QUOTE=Willfulone]Come out how? More info pls...

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It will not pull out at all so I can use the seat belt but about every 4 or 5 times it will pull out fine. Thanks,
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Sounds like your seatbelt retractor is bad...

Order a new one from Fred Beans or Fitchners...

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Pull it smooth and gently.
I can't pull it out at all most of the time. I have tried every way .
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Sounds like your seatbelt retractor is bad...

Order a new one from Fred Beans or Fitchners...

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[COLOR="Blue"][/COLOR Thanks for your help . I will try that.
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Take the trim piece off that runs next to the door and then the trim piece off that covers the seat belt retractors. Check for an foriegn objects and also check to make sure the plastic guide is properly installed into the retractor. This guide surrounds the belt to keep it from being damaged on the frame of the retractor. I had trouble with one of my belts retracting and the plastic protector was the problem as it had dislodged from the retractor frame. Take a look around on both sides and make sure everything looks okay.

Congrats on the new car.
Now get out there and show us some pictures.

The interior comes apart REALLY easy.
Click for the bigger pic and maybe you can see the retractor and plastic piece.


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I believe there was a recall on the belts, but I can't remember why??
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I believe there was a recall on the belts, but I can't remember why??
There was this recall.....

997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Corvette Recall

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Date: November 10, 2000
Subject: 00034 - Product Safety Campaign Lap Belt Webbing Twisted
Models: 1997-2000 Chevrolet Corvette Model Vehicles

To: All Chevrolet Dealers

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CONDITION

General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1997-2000 Chevrolet Corvette model vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the lap belt webbing may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor. When the belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt may be unusable. In a vehicle crash, an unbelted occupant may receive more severe injuries.

CORRECTION

Dealers are to install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

Involved are all 1997-2000 Chevrolet Corvette model vehicles built within these VIN breakpoints:

YEAR - DIVISION - MODEL - PLANT - FROM - THROUGH
1997 - Chevrolet - Corvette - Bowling Green - V5100001 - V5109707
1998 - Chevrolet - Corvette - Bowling Green - W5100001 - W5131069
1999 - Chevrolet - Corvette - Bowling Green - X5100001 - X5133283
2000 - Chevrolet - Corvette - Bowling Green - Y5100001 - Y5104470

IMPORTANT: Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) or GM Access Screen (Canada only) or DCS Screen 445 (IPC only) before beginning campaign repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]

Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number. Computer listings containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data have been prepared, and are being furnished to involved dealers with the campaign bulletin. The customer name and address data furnished will enable dealers to follow up with customers involved in this campaign. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the campaign bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.

These dealer listings may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this campaign.

MAILING INFORMATION

Dealer mailing will begin on November 10, 2000.
Owner mailing will begin on November 17, 2000.

GMVIS INFORMATION

GMVIS information will be available on November 11, 2000.

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courtesy of the CorvetteActionCenter
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Originally Posted by Stickman81
Take the trim piece off that runs next to the door and then the trim piece off that covers the seat belt retractors. Check for an foriegn objects and also check to make sure the plastic guide is properly installed into the retractor. This guide surrounds the belt to keep it from being damaged on the frame of the retractor. I had trouble with one of my belts retracting and the plastic protector was the problem as it had dislodged from the retractor frame. Take a look around on both sides and make sure everything looks okay.
Worth a try ... this is exactly what happened to mine.
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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I remember reading somewhere that seatbelts are covered could it be lifetime? or like emissions longer than the 3/36 warranty.
Or i could have just been dreaming
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