Squeaking Seat Belt Mechanism

[71GMC_3/4T]

I'm driving along and keep hearing this squeak once in a while. I thought it was coming from outside until I rolled up the window. Turns out it's the seat belt takeup mechanism in the driver's seatback. Every bump or whatever causes the seat belt to go in/out a little bit makes a chirp. It's right behind my ear so I can't "remove the noise" with louder tunes!

 

Anybody else run into this yet? I suppose a squirt nozzle on the teflon spray can might help it, but I'd hate to hork up the seatbelts or get them all oily.

[cappyhamper]

I'm driving along and keep hearing this squeak once in a while.  I thought it was coming from outside until I rolled up the window.  Turns out it's the seat belt takeup mechanism in the driver's seatback.  Every bump or whatever causes the seat belt to go in/out a little bit makes a chirp.  It's right behind my ear so I can't "remove the noise" with louder tunes!

 

Anybody else run into this yet?  I suppose a squirt nozzle on the teflon spray can might help it, but I'd hate to hork up the seatbelts or get them all oily.

 

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Yeah it drove me crazy as well. I took it back to the dealer to have the belt replaced. hasn't given me a problem yet.

 

CH

[496 CUBIC INCHES]

I popped the plastic cover off of the seatback and sprayed a short blast of lube on the reel. It doesn't take much,and if you don't go overboard with the spray it won't get on the belt.

[kosb]

I had the same problem, I pulled the seat belt out all the way and shot a little squirt of teflon lube [with the little tube] on either side and let it sit for about twenty minutes with a spring clamp holding the seat belt out. Presto no noise, no mess. I hope that it works that well for you.

[71GMC_3/4T]

Okie Dokie then. I'll give her a quick shot of Teflon lube and hopefully kill the noise.

Thanks for the help!