1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 5% of the 164 complaints for this model year.
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.
“My 97 chevy Monte Carlo has had no lower brake lights for some time . I had my car checked by an auto electrician and was told that the problem was so severe and it would probably never find the source of the problem. I am very concerned with this issue being it may cause serious injury to my self/family or others. As I drive on the road I notice many autos of the same year and type have the same problem so I know its not only my vehicle .I thought it could of been the factory installed security system so I had it uninstalled to come to the fact that it was not the security system after all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10221331, filed 2008-03“Have had three (3) sets of seatbelts installed on both driver's and passenger's side of vehicle (front). The latest set of blets, like the other, continues not, repeat not to retract. We use the blets always, but again, when loosened they will not retract. I am going to the furth set of belts this week. Are the belts at fault or is their a design defect which prohibits the belts from retracting. I am elevating the problem to gunn Chevrolet's manager's this time as I am tired of the problem!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #714613, filed 1999-11“I took my car to bob mcdorman Chevrolet in january (vehicle was still under warranty) about several concerns I had. One concern I pointed out was that my car cranked a long time to start. I also had them repair my driver seat belt, that would not contract, had them check my brakes because they were taking longer to stop on wet pavement and they were squeaking. Well, needless to say, nothing was found to be wrong with anything except my seat belt. I also reported that there was a ticking sound in the morning when I started the car. They told me some ticking is normal on a cold start. …”
NHTSA complaint #711423, filed 1999-09“The driver's side seat belt is inoperative due to the seat belt not retracting. Also, the belt is fully extended out, consumer states the seat belts are on a national back order. As of 12/10/97 dealer called to say that seat belt is in. Will take vehicle in on 12/15/97.”
NHTSA complaint #819477, filed 1997-12Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
36 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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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