Restraints - Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Hard to Move
Bulletin No.: 05-09-40-003Date: August 03, 2005
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Hard To Move Past Stitching And/Or Finish Knot Is Fraying (Trim Frayed Stitching)
Models:
2005-2006 Buick Allure (Canada Only), LaCrosse
2005-2006 Cadillac XLR
2005-2006 Chevrolet Colorado, Corvette, Equinox
2005-2006 GMC Canyon
2005-2006 Pontiac G6
2006 Pontiac Torrent
Condition 1
Some customers may comment that the seat belt buckle is hard to move down the belt past the park stitching.
Condition 2
Some customers may comment that the seat belt park stitching finish knot is fraying.
Cause 1
This stitching is meant to prevent the seat belt latch plate from contacting the door trim or the "B" pillar molding when passengers are not present and if the plate is left below the stitching, it may rattle.
Cause 2
The finish knot on the corner of the stitching is slightly larger than the stitching and may be frayed from the seat belt buckle passing over it as shown in the illustration above.
Correction 1
Move the seat belt plate past the park stitching several times. This will help ease any difficulty the customer may encounter.
Correction 2
Trim the frayed end of the stitching
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
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