Seat belt is jammed -- 1977 GMC Sierra Classic - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AbigailAmelia · 08-06-2016, 04:10 AM

I didn't see any solutions to this in the seat belts threads other than "The advice I'd give is that if your seat belt needs repair, then replace it."

My driver's side seat belt is jammed. I can't pull the belt out and across my lap. It worked fine all day and at 5 pm when I parked, but 5 hours later it was stuck.

Is the ratchet gear stuck? Could I have dislodged something when I folded the bench seat forward? Any tricks to fix this?

Frown...this is my first "but it used to work" thing on the truck.

TrailerTrash · 08-07-2016, 09:45 AM

this is the wrong section for this thread it will have to be moved.

my 77 also had this same problem. it would get stuck after pulling the belt out about 6 inches. i would have to use a pocket knife or screw driver to reach into the slot and turn the roll so it retracted the seat belt. then it would be fine untill next time it locked up. hope this helps.

08-06-2016, 04:10 AM	#1
AbigailAmelia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Trabuco Canyon, Ca Posts: 56	Seat belt is jammed -- 1977 GMC Sierra Classic I didn't see any solutions to this in the seat belts threads other than "The advice I'd give is that if your seat belt needs repair, then replace it." My driver's side seat belt is jammed. I can't pull the belt out and across my lap. It worked fine all day and at 5 pm when I parked, but 5 hours later it was stuck. Is the ratchet gear stuck? Could I have dislodged something when I folded the bench seat forward? Any tricks to fix this? Frown...this is my first "but it used to work" thing on the truck. __________________ =============== "...We won't live forever. Make sure you accomplish what you were put here for.” Abigail Adams (First Second Lady, Second First Lady) =============== 1977 GMC K25 Sierra Classic Long bed "Abigail Amelia" 1986 Jeep CJ7, 1973 Chevy K5 Blazer (Hubby's projects)

08-07-2016, 09:45 AM	#2
TrailerTrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: PA Posts: 441	Re: Seat belt is jammed -- 1977 GMC Sierra Classic this is the wrong section for this thread it will have to be moved. my 77 also had this same problem. it would get stuck after pulling the belt out about 6 inches. i would have to use a pocket knife or screw driver to reach into the slot and turn the roll so it retracted the seat belt. then it would be fine untill next time it locked up. hope this helps. __________________ - When the Reaper makes his deal, trust in your steel - '77 C10 350/350 2/4 drop and a mild street engine

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