passenger seat belt stuck not operable

canroc · 04-21-2010, 12:52 PM

Out of the blue my passenger seat belt will not free up for use. I cannot get it down to latch it in. Has anyone had this problem? Is there a 'reset' procedure to free it? My passenger cannot use their seat belt.

**ChevyMgr** · 04-21-2010, 01:04 PM

If you mean the retractor will not pull out it would need to be replaced.

eaglefreak138 · 04-21-2010, 05:45 PM

Try Lowering the height of it by pushing in the button on the pillar attachment and lower it. this should free the belt. I've had this issue.

Yay GM!!

BlackknighT · 04-21-2010, 09:06 PM

Weird-had my mother in law in the HHR today shuttling back and forth from docs & hospital and it got stuck every time on her when she would get back in the car. Only happened to her-never anyone else. I used the "lower the adjustment trick" and it did free it up. I also noticed that my MiL seemed to pull the belt once or twice just before putting it to the side of the seat after unbuckling the belt. Maybe the gravity lock got "fooled" into thinking there was a hard stop or an accident and locked up because of her jerking the belt before pushing it away.

My daughter used the belt twice after that and it did not happen to her. Check to see what the person does to the belt after taking it off to see why it locked up. I don't think my belt is defective-just doing its job but due to a different cause.

Mike

eaglefreak138 · 04-21-2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackknighT

Weird-had my mother in law in the HHR today shuttling back and forth from docs & hospital and it got stuck every time on her when she would get back in the car. Only happened to her
Mike

HAHA! LMFAO!

It only happens to my mother in law too. maybe our cars sense the dark side! just kidding. we get along i just thought it was funny it's both of our mother in laws

Cajun · 04-21-2010, 10:28 PM

My MIL also....must be an old lady thing. She yanks the belt out all the way to
the stop every time she is in my car...and we still have to hook her up at
least half of the time......

BlackknighT · 04-22-2010, 05:59 PM

EXACTLY!

!

canroc · 04-25-2010, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eaglefreak138

Try Lowering the height of it by pushing in the button on the pillar attachment and lower it. this should free the belt. I've had this issue.

Yay GM!!

Lowering the height worked. Thanks. I must remember that next time, if it happens again.

04-21-2010, 01:04 PM	#2
ChevyMgr *Administrator* Join Date: 11-23-2007 Location: Texas Member #: 4865 Posts: 8,301 Images: 707	If you mean the retractor will not pull out it would need to be replaced. __________________ Some things I know, Some things I don't How to Post Pictures*Site RulesAllowed Signature SizePremium Membership*Classified Posting Guidelines

04-21-2010, 05:45 PM	#3
eaglefreak138 Senior Member Join Date: 12-04-2009 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Member #: 18056 Posts: 301 Images: 67	Try Lowering the height of it by pushing in the button on the pillar attachment and lower it. this should free the belt. I've had this issue. Yay GM!! __________________ *The Angry* Hippo**

04-21-2010, 09:06 PM	#4
BlackknighT Premium Member Join Date: 08-29-2009 Location: Long Island Member #: 16682 Posts: 1,856 Images: 97	Weird-had my mother in law in the HHR today shuttling back and forth from docs & hospital and it got stuck every time on her when she would get back in the car. Only happened to her-never anyone else. I used the "lower the adjustment trick" and it did free it up. I also noticed that my MiL seemed to pull the belt once or twice just before putting it to the side of the seat after unbuckling the belt. Maybe the gravity lock got "fooled" into thinking there was a hard stop or an accident and locked up because of her jerking the belt before pushing it away. My daughter used the belt twice after that and it did not happen to her. Check to see what the person does to the belt after taking it off to see why it locked up. I don't think my belt is defective-just doing its job but due to a different cause. Mike __________________ World English Dictionary-hearse (hɜːs)— n 1) a vehicle, such as a specially designed HHR or carriage, used to carry a coffin to a place of worship and ultimately to a cemetery or crematorium

04-21-2010, 10:28 PM	#6
Cajun Senior Member Join Date: 05-19-2008 Location: San Diego Member #: 6782 Posts: 894 Images: 26	My MIL also....must be an old lady thing. She yanks the belt out all the way to the stop every time she is in my car...and we still have to hook her up at least half of the time...... __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body... but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ... '...holy sh*t ...what a ride!'

04-22-2010, 05:59 PM	#7
BlackknighT Premium Member Join Date: 08-29-2009 Location: Long Island Member #: 16682 Posts: 1,856 Images: 97	EXACTLY!! __________________ World English Dictionary-hearse (hɜːs)— n 1) a vehicle, such as a specially designed HHR or carriage, used to carry a coffin to a place of worship and ultimately to a cemetery or crematorium

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