2001 Saturn LS Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 582 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Saturn LS, 0% of the 582 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.
“Seat belt buckles lock-up so the clip end of the belt cannot be inserted unless release button is held down while the clip is wiggled in the slot. Major concern is whether these units will release properly in an emergency situation and that people will not use the seat belt because of difficulty buckling it.”
NHTSA complaint #10060566, filed 2004-03, 10,000 miles“While at dealer, noticed that there were all lap and shoulder seatbelts were inoperative while driving child in ccs, seat tilted over whenever turning a corner. Felt was due to design of the seatbelts. When the tether strap was installed the seat did not tip over.”
NHTSA complaint #873152, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 10038294Jan 1, 2012Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky…
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Saturn LS
300 complaintsElectrical system
80 complaintsExterior lighting
51 complaintsEngine
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Saturn LS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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