1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 410 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 168,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 410 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 168,000 miles. 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.
“Lower right ball joint on vehicle failed causing truck to lose control side swipe a parked car and travel another 70 feet knocking over a stop sign. Drivers side seat belt did not hold me in seat causing me to go forward hitting head on steering wheel. I cracked a molar tooth and both knees were injured hitting the trim piece under instrument cluster.”
NHTSA complaint #10700881, filed 2015-03, 168,000 miles“While in motion seat belt would come undone or wouldn't unlock from lock in order to use. Brakes would slip. My boyfriend was killed in an accident because the seat belt malfunctioned which then caused the airbags to malfunction and the brakes stuck so he wasn't able to slow down sufficiently.”
NHTSA complaint #11354732, filed 2020-09, 268,000 miles“Was driving vehicle when suddenly vehicle in front stopped short. Had to slam on brakes. When this happened the back lap/shoulder belt buckle locking mechanism released. Child seat, with the child in it, was not secured & went forward. Child hit the rear of the seat in front. Child checked at emergency room & released.”
NHTSA complaint #861447, filed 2000-05“Owner has 4-wheel ABS brakes, has difficulty in braking, there seems to be excessive play in brakes, pedal must be pressed 2-3 inches before brakes respond. Also passengers side seat belt has problems retracting.”
NHTSA complaint #815919, filed 1997-09Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 13 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 14 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 10 | 2% |
| 2002 | 15 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 13 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
113 complaintsSteering
105 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
51 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
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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