Problems with 2000 Buick Park Avenue SEAT BELTS

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick park avenue. while parked, the contact attempted to extend the front driver side seat belt to but it would not extend. the front passenger side seat belt also would not extend. the failure recurred intermittently but with time, became progressively worse. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the front driver and passenger side seat belts would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. updated 1/20/12 *cn updated 02/01/12

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick park avenue ultra. the plastic housing on the rear passenger and driver side seat belts cracked and failed the same day. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they attempted to charge the contact for the repair. however, he refuses to pay for what he believes to be a serious safety issue and manufacturer defect. the current and failure mileages were 41,000. updated 01/29/08 *bf updated 01/29/08 *tr

Tl* - the contact owns the 2000 buick park avenue. the contact stated that the safety belt on the front passenger's side was stuck and it will not work . the buckle of the seat belt was stuck and cannot be moved. the contact stated that the dealer from whom he purchased the vehicle went out of business. the contact stated this problem started on 03/11/2007, and continued since that date. the current and failure mileage were both 72000.*ak update 4/9 *tr

front passenger seat belt will not retract from it retractor, leaving passenger without any restraint while driving. dealer notified. *ak seat belt on front passenger side will not extend retractor is locked up. *tc

The passenger seat belt did not lock.*jb

Driver's seat belt will not come out of unit on side of seat. can't pull it out to use it. contacted dealer who confirmed that something was wrong with seat belt. consumer was referred to another company to replace seat belt, but seat belt still is not working.*ak