1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,178miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, 4% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,178 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Faulty driver's side seat belt. The consumer received recall 03v-117000 related to a faulty driver's side seat belt. The dealer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled but the part was not available. The consumer returned at a later date to have it done. The vehicle was working fine when it was dropped off. When departing the facility after repair, the drivers side front seat would not move forward or backwards. The driver's door locks would not open or lock automatically. The interior lights flickered on and off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10042609, filed 2003-10, 63,182 miles“97 olds Bravada retractable seat belts have never worked properly, now do not work on either driver or passenger side. Seatbelts do not catch during collision and just keep pulling out of housing. I have been told by numerous dealerships that this is a chronic problem with these cars, which probably also include chevy blazers and gmc jimmy's. Gm did a recall in '04 which I was promised would resolve the problem, but in a recent incident, my seatbelt did not catch and I hit my chin on the steering wheel. Dealer has verified that both front seat belts are nonfunctional. …”
NHTSA complaint #10147693, filed 2006-01“Consumer received recall notice 03v117000 concerning seat belt buckle assembly. Dealer was contacted, and stated that repairs could not be done because the parts were on national back order. The dealer was not sure when the parts will be available.”
NHTSA complaint #10040404, filed 2003-12Related recalls
- 03V117000Mar 31, 2003Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver's seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. Sustained loads of sufficient…Covers: Oldsmobile Bravada 1997, Chevrolet Blazer 1997, GMC Jimmy 1997
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
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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