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RickyTheStorm · 06-14-2009, 01:24 PM

Does anyone else have the seat belt keep popping out of the holder that is supposed to snap it in place? It is a magnetic snap and doesn't seem to be strong enough, it keeps falling out.

myold88 · 06-14-2009, 01:34 PM

When I road tested a dealers demo last week the salesman showed me how to use this seat belt holder. I thought to myself that it wasnt very "heavy duty". I'm sorry too hear my suspisions may have been correct.

mmelson · 06-14-2009, 02:06 PM

I haven't had any problems with mine. I did notice that it was pretty easy to pop out, but it seems sufficient to hold the belt in place. It hasn't come out by itself except when I brought the front seat forward to show off the back seat. Though, I do keep the seat all the way back, so I would imagine it's less stressful on the holder when it doesn't have to move the belt very far.

RickyTheStorm · 06-14-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmelson

I haven't had any problems with mine. I did notice that it was pretty easy to pop out, but it seems sufficient to hold the belt in place. It hasn't come out by itself except when I brought the front seat forward to show off the back seat. Though, I do keep the seat all the way back, so I would imagine it's less stressful on the holder when it doesn't have to move the belt very far.

That could be it - my seat isn't all the way back so maybe it does affect how sturdy it holds it in place. It does function well, keeps the belt in place while driving and all, but seems to let go when putting on or taking off the seat belt. I don't let the seat belt fly or anything, but I think the stress is too much as you said.

zzz28zzz · 06-14-2009, 06:21 PM

I am suprised that this is the first thread we have seen about this.

To me it is a pretty cool concept. I am used to having the belt built into
the seat (Silverado) and not having to "fish" for the belt. I have slight mobility
issues in my neck and shoulders due to a surgery last September. The problem I
have is trying to reach over my shoulder and trying to resecure the snap for
the few times it did pop out. My seat too is slightly forward. Maybe that is the reason
it has popped off!!????!!

Hawks · 06-14-2009, 06:25 PM

One of the experts on here could prolly answer it better but it might be part of a safety design in case of an accident.

sykb47l · 06-14-2009, 06:48 PM

I had the same problem.

After a week of driving i got use to the belt and it doesnt do it any longer.

Let me tell you the first 3 days were VERY annoying.

trudawg660 · 06-14-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sykb47l

I had the same problem.

After a week of driving i got use to the belt and it doesnt do it any longer.

Let me tell you the first 3 days were VERY annoying.

very true, belt rubbing against your neck.

camarossrs2150 · 06-14-2009, 07:40 PM

sometimes if you are a tall guy, you sit up higher so the belt off your shoulder is higher, it will lift easier

stovt001 · 06-14-2009, 07:44 PM

Well, at least it wouldn't be a downgrade for me. My seatbelt is slipping out of the plastic loop holder in my Cobalt Coupe more and more often now. You know they sell magnetic snaps like that, so if you can find a heavier duty one and know someone who is decent with upholstery you just might be able to upgrade it.

fastfred67 · 06-14-2009, 09:30 PM

My strap comes loose every time I try to use with the belt. 2SS inferno

sabrescamaro · 06-14-2009, 09:38 PM

I think it's necessary to have and it's nice cosmetically, but the snap just isn't heavy duty. The seat back thing probably has something to do with it... If you want to make it permanent -- though it would be obnoxious to get things in the back seat, especially babies -- you could dab glue on it... You probably could have thought of that, but that's the only semi-reasonable solution I've got. :/

KJS · 06-14-2009, 09:45 PM

I had to change my habit of pulling the belt from the "top". Now I pull the belt from the middle of my chest to buckle it. After that, the magnetic holder stayed in place.

jsmith · 06-14-2009, 09:59 PM

I have not had that issue but I am getting tired of my seatbelt twisting around and not laying flat against my shoulder or chest. I have to every once in awhile twist it back straight again.:paddle:

06-14-2009, 01:24 PM	#1
RickyTheStorm Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS,04 Colorado,06 ZX6R Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chambersburg, PA Posts: 524 View My Garage	Seatbelt Holder Does anyone else have the seat belt keep popping out of the holder that is supposed to snap it in place? It is a magnetic snap and doesn't seem to be strong enough, it keeps falling out. __________________ Vararam CAI, ARH Headers, Flowmaster Exhaust, Nitto NT555Rs, Custom CAM and Tune - 11.981 @ 116.27 IOM - 2SS/RS - Auto - IAP - Sunroof - Ordered 10/13 (#7 at dealer) 3000(accepted to production ): 4/19/09 3300 (scheduled for prod ): 5/11/09 3400 (broadcast ): 5/16/09 3800 (produced ): 5/22/09 4150 (invoiced ): 6/01/09 4200 (shipped ): 6/01/09 5000 (at dealer ): 6/12/09 6000 (delivery to me ): 6/12/09

06-14-2009, 06:21 PM	#5
zzz28zzz Drives: 2010 Chev Camaro 2SS/RS VR - Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Milford - Ohio Posts: 200	I am suprised that this is the first thread we have seen about this. To me it is a pretty cool concept. I am used to having the belt built into the seat (Silverado) and not having to "fish" for the belt. I have slight mobility issues in my neck and shoulders due to a surgery last September. The problem I have is trying to reach over my shoulder and trying to resecure the snap for the few times it did pop out. My seat too is slightly forward. Maybe that is the reason it has popped off!!????!! __________________ # 8115 Victory Red 2SS/RS M6

06-14-2009, 06:25 PM	#6
Hawks Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2004 Frontier Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, KS Posts: 275 View My Garage	One of the experts on here could prolly answer it better but it might be part of a safety design in case of an accident. __________________ CGM 2SS/RS, Manual VIN# 24515 Please go to this site to add your information to the site and spreadsheet... http://camarotracking.com/ At the top is a blue ADD ORDER TO TRACKING DATABASE click on it and fill in the blanks. Make sure spelling and case is correct. Thats it and you will be added.

06-14-2009, 06:48 PM	#7
sykb47l Drives: 73' VW Bug Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 761	I had the same problem. After a week of driving i got use to the belt and it doesnt do it any longer. Let me tell you the first 3 days were VERY annoying. __________________

06-14-2009, 07:40 PM	#9
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	sometimes if you are a tall guy, you sit up higher so the belt off your shoulder is higher, it will lift easier __________________ [SIGPIC]

06-14-2009, 01:34 PM	#2
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	When I road tested a dealers demo last week the salesman showed me how to use this seat belt holder. I thought to myself that it wasnt very "heavy duty". I'm sorry too hear my suspisions may have been correct.

06-14-2009, 02:06 PM	#3
mmelson Drives: 2003 Tacoma Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 33	I haven't had any problems with mine. I did notice that it was pretty easy to pop out, but it seems sufficient to hold the belt in place. It hasn't come out by itself except when I brought the front seat forward to show off the back seat. Though, I do keep the seat all the way back, so I would imagine it's less stressful on the holder when it doesn't have to move the belt very far.

06-14-2009, 07:44 PM	#10
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Well, at least it wouldn't be a downgrade for me. My seatbelt is slipping out of the plastic loop holder in my Cobalt Coupe more and more often now. You know they sell magnetic snaps like that, so if you can find a heavier duty one and know someone who is decent with upholstery you just might be able to upgrade it. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

06-14-2009, 09:30 PM	#11
fastfred67 Drives: 67 SS RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 14	My strap comes loose every time I try to use with the belt. 2SS inferno __________________

06-14-2009, 09:38 PM	#12
sabrescamaro Drives: TB SS and temporarily 2LTRS VR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 486	I think it's necessary to have and it's nice cosmetically, but the snap just isn't heavy duty. The seat back thing probably has something to do with it... If you want to make it permanent -- though it would be obnoxious to get things in the back seat, especially babies -- you could dab glue on it... You probably could have thought of that, but that's the only semi-reasonable solution I've got. :/

06-14-2009, 09:45 PM	#13
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	I had to change my habit of pulling the belt from the "top". Now I pull the belt from the middle of my chest to buckle it. After that, the magnetic holder stayed in place. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

06-14-2009, 09:59 PM	#14
jsmith Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 76	I have not had that issue but I am getting tired of my seatbelt twisting around and not laying flat against my shoulder or chest. I have to every once in awhile twist it back straight again.:paddle: __________________ Ordered on 3/31/09: 2010 Camaro 2SS IBM Black Leather L99 Event 1100 - 4/2/09 Event 2000 - 4/6/09 Event 3000 - 4/10/09 Event 3300 - 4/27/09 Event 3800 - 5/12/09 VIN#9436 Event 4200 - 5/18/09 :party0038: Event 5000 - 5/28/09 delivered

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