1989 Chevrolet Blazer Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 18%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer, 18% of the 38 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was hit on driver' side. Consumer's daughter was restraint in seatbelt on driver's side. Seat bolted into u-shape. Defect in seat belt caused the child to be thrown out of side window about 30 feet.seat belt had unlatched from buckle .”
NHTSA complaint #823988, filed 1998-06“Driver's side seat belt retractor broke. Part needed for repair is discontinued as replacement part. Dealer states they are not responsible after five years, and cannot duplicate the problem. Consumer finally received parts from GM on aug 14.”
NHTSA complaint #826442, filed 1998-08“Seat belt housing has rusted out were anchor attaches to pillar of vehicle . If seat belt is pulled too hard it might break. Dealr has not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #881679, filed 2001-02Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
| 1996 | 30 | 3% |
| 1995 | 31 | 3% |
| 1994 | 16 | 3% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 | 9 | 3% |
| 1991 | 26 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 16% |
| 1989 | 7 | 18% |
| 1988 | 12 | 30% |
| 1987 | 5 | 17% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 3 | 10% |
| 1984 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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