cobalt g5

my retractors don't seem to be strong enough to pull the seat belts back up. It's my first GM car, is this normal?

07cobaltguy

yep. every gm car I have had. My wifes honda same vintage no problems.

mkulrey13

iTrader: (39)

Bring it to dealer if you have warranty. Its not supossed to do that. Both my cobalts they retract very well... my integra...well it doesnt have one that i know of as its been broken forever.

Martel18SS

They have to fix seat belts no matter what. Even without warranty. It's federal law that they have to fix/replace seat belts for free. I know a couple of guys that had 3rd gen Preludes (1988-1991) that had non-retracting drivers seatbelts and the dealership had to legally replace them. They waited 2 months to get one because they haven't made parts for those cars in ages.

They'll most likely try and fix it without replacing it first, like cleaning the retractor / belt and see if it helps.

DaBuzzard

Hmmm, gonna have to check into that when I get my steering motor recall done, kinda pisses me of when I have to "help" the belt back into the retractor but I have my doubts.
The third gen Preludes (and a few others) had a recall on the seatbelt tensioners, would expect that is what applied in the example you gave.

Sure worth asking though

Chevrolet Cust Svc

I believe you should speak with your dealership as well. Although I can’t diagnose anything over the internet, that doesn’t appear to be normal!

Laura
Chevrolet Customer Service