9.8

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
500 miles

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problem #2

Jul 152003

(reported on)

Avalanche

  • miles
Consumer states while child was fastened in rear seat belt without any indication became tight across child's chest. Child pushed the release button and seat belt retracted. Consumer cut seat belt to get child out.

- Lockport, NY, USA

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problem #1

Apr 012003

Avalanche 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,000 miles
Front passenger seat belt restraint will lock and pin passenger without notice. Passenger has to release the mechanism and fully retract the belt to get it to release usually while vehicle is in motion.

- Winter Park, FL, USA

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