Where does a guy find an OEM set of seat belts for 90-93 Vette?
I have a bona fide safety issue with my 1993 Coupe. The shoulder harnesses (both driver and passenger) will not properly lock when stopping. Once in a great while, they will "catch" like they are supposed to, but it's definitely the exception.
There is a a "Cinch" button on the recoil machanism that does lock the lap belt but that only provides a small amount of safety. The main concern is the passenger, since there is not even an airbag there to assist with impact. When the shoulder belt does not lock, the passenger can easily hit the dashboard or windshield depending on their height.
I've taken the car to the local Chevrolet dealership and they agree that the belts need to be replaced! So, in normal fashion, I asked them to complete the repair -- fully expecting to pay $500+ installed. This time, however, the answer came back that the "parts are not available." Imagine my surprise when I learned that the General no longer makes the parts and there don't appear to be ANY on hand within the entire dealership network.
Have checked all the big "catalog" guys -- Ecklers, Mid America, etc. -- but find that they either don't carry them at all or they are fully out of stock. In fact, the only OEM-type after-market seat belt sets seem to be for cars that are now more than 30 years old! Somebody restoring their 1977 or earlier can now get very nice new belts and I suppose someone with a C5 or C6 can still get new parts but the late C3 and C4 guys are S-O-L....
I've resorted to looking for used parts online or in junkyards but feel that my chances there of finding something that works better than what I have is probably wasted effort.
So, the question remains: Where does a guy find an OEM set of seat belts for 90-93 Vette?
Appreciate any help!
Submitted by: Ron Larson
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had the same problem with the belt in my 91. There was a recall for repairs and didn't cost a penny to get repaired at the local Chevy dealer. Check out recalls for your model year.
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Steven Wolfe on
3/31/2009 10:06:27 AM
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Try eBay, I had the same problem on my '90 and I found a real nice set of replacements on eBay. A seller named CorvetteSalvage has lots of C4 parts. Hope this helps.
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redcorvet on
2/9/2008 10:18:39 PM
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i was told by GM dealer that there was recall formy 89 corvette so they may have to pay to fix it maybe contact the feds safety recalls
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Michael Cabral on
9/1/2007 1:50:31 PM
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