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Old May 13, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Sorry if this has been asked before but couldn't find anything searching.
My 98's seat belts seem to be uncomfortable.........seems the buckle part either on the drivers seat or passengers seat seems to be curled inward with a hard plastic base that makes it uncomfortable while sitting.
Took mom out for mothers day and she was also complaining that the seat belt was hurting her behind as it digs into you.......is there any fix for this ? I can imagine why it was designed like that but if your a wider or heavier person it can get rather uncomfortable.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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My son is a bit on the wide side and he heard you could get a seat belt extender from GM for free by providing a VIN # although I have not checked into it
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^ Would be worth inquiring about. Even if you had to pay for one, it might help with the discomfort.
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
I didn't have to provide the Vin for my free extenders. Simply went to the parts counter at the dealer and told them i wanted the free seat belt extenders for my 04. They handed two to me. Only complaint is that they are Black and my interior is shale. They only come in Black. I guess for free you can't complain.
thanks......will visit my Chevy dealer weds
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I'm 330 pounds and have no problems with seat belts. 2003 coupe. Belts are probably the same.
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