2004 Chevrolet Impala Seat Belts Problems
3 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (3)
Your driver's side front seat belt buckle appears to click and engage normally, but when you pull on the belt, the metal clip pops out of the buckle instead of staying locked. This has been happening for several weeks and creates a serious safety risk since the seat belt won't stay fastened during driving. The buckle assembly may need to be replaced with a new or used unit from another vehicle.
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I WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF A RENTED CHEVY IMPALA. I INTENDED TO LEAN MY ARM ON THE CENTER CONSOLE, BUT FOREARM ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHED THE SEATBELT BUCKLE (WHICH I HAD ALREADY FASTENED). MY FOREARM WAS PINCHED INTO THE SEATBELT BUCKLE CAUSING A ONE INCH SQUARE BLOOD BLISTER AND BRUISING. IT WAS NOT A SERIOUS INJURY, BUT DID HURT NONETHELESS. AND, I THINK IT WOULD HAVE HURT A CHILD OR EDERLY PERSON MORE.
WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN AT 30 MPH CONSUMER'S CHILD SEAT BELT BECAME UNATTACHED. THE BUCKLE OF THE BELT STRUCK ANOTHER CHILD IN THE FACE, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. DEALER EXAMINED THE SEAT BELT AND FOUND NO DEFECTS. *AK