1996 Chevrolet C1500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500, 3% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles.
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.
“Vehicle is missing two of the three seat belts in the rear seats. Also, VIN number is missing from the door, and the dash VIN number does not match the vehicle. In addition, title of the vehicle shows 89000 miles and the odometer shows 106000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10041889, filed 2003-09, 106,000 miles“Extended cab passenger right side seat belt buckle fails to have an anit-slip device to prevent continuous movenment, manufacturer and area dealership were not able to explain why all the other seat belts in this truck have the anti-slip except the right rear passenger.”
NHTSA complaint #818040, filed 1997-10“Automatic seat belt retractor will not release belt to be used, that's either getting into or leaving vehicle. Have not worked for 3 months. Will be taking vehicle to mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #821941, filed 1998-03“Drivers seat design is mad for two people, passenger seat made for one this design causes the middle persons feet to be where the gas pedal is almost resulting in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #522172, filed 1997-09Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500
58 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsSeats
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet C1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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