I want to apologize for the lengthy description but I feel this is quite possibly the most critical area to not be vague in. **This problem occurs every time, NOT an intermittent condition.** REAR SEAT/CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR; will not extend out from the retractor. The belt is locked in the fully retracted (unoccupied) position. The vehicle can be on a flat surface, an incline, or a declined position when this occurs. There's nothing obstructing any part of the belt and retractor. In order to use that position/seat belt, I must repeatedly (sometimes in excess of 20 times) pull the belt in different rates of speed ie. pull the belt very slowly, pull it normally, pull it very fast by basically snatching the belt. I've even tried to help the belt further retract into the retractor by slowly feeding the belt rearward. There's no 1 action that seems to work better than the other. Furthermore, at times, the belt (once able to be used) will not hold its position to keep the occupant from moving forward in a panic stop or even by snatching the belt to check its operation. The buckle does function as designed so this problem is strictly related to the shoulder belt not keeping the occupant secure. Apon visual inspection, there are no noted frays, stains, foreign objects, or signs of attempted (prior) repairs. I also want to note that I am an ASE certified Master Mechanic so I am well versed on the operation, diagnosis and replacement of seat belts/retractors/sinchers buckets etc. I'm asking for assistance by any information you can share with me to remedy this issue. This is my "daily driver" routinely using the back seat for my children. I don't want to replace it with a used part because I believe this is a common issue for this platform vehicle. Thank you for your time and assistance!

- Washington, MI, USA

The bracket that hold the break line to the rear end (axle) had rubbed the metal break line until it wore through the line and then split causing brake fluid to leak out (fast). I noticed my break peddle start going to the floor, I was driving on the highway when I pushed the break peddle to slow down because there was a speed zone ahead, the break peddle went to the floor. That's when the E break warning light came on notifying me that my break fluid was low or empty. I have a manual transmission so I was able to shift down to slow down, even though I was still trying to use my brakes the peddle would to the floor, stopping was 90% gone, I had to use my E brake to come to a complete stop.. when I stop the vehicle that's when I looked underneath the truck and noticed a large puddle of break fluid, I could also see a stream of fluid where I pulled in at. So it was spraying out when I was using the breaks to slow down and stop. When I got home I looked where truck is always parked there no fluid had been leaked there. Between my home and the 36 miles to town it had the bracket had rubbed through and split the break line. My mechanic stated that the bracket had been rubbing the brake line for a while to split open like that. I had to replace the metal brake line that went to the rear passenger brake. Now I'm worried that this might happened to my other brake lines. It never states that I'm to check for wearing on metal lines. Nothing after market has been done to this vehicle it's 100% stock as it was when bought from the dealership. To me this a serious problem that could have lead to an accident which could kill or hurt a person/people. This is a factory default and needs to be addressed immediately! a simple rubber protect piece needs to be place on the bracket and/or line to protect this from happening again!!

- Tumtum, WA, USA

The seat beat buckle will hang up and you can not unbuckle the safety restraint.

- Towanda, KS, USA

Passenger side seat belt locks and continues to tighten under normal driving conditions. Passenger must release seat belt and return to "home" position before applying seat belt. Any time you have to remove the seat belt while moving, you are at an increased risk for injury/death. I have been to the dealership and have had this part replaced twice. I have a total of 9 hours wait time trying to remedy this problem at the dealership.

- Florence, SC, USA