what year did GM start shoulder belts in the 73-87's?

Answer 1

I think they were required by '73.

Answer 2

73

Answer 3

I don,t know when they started. I have been trying to find out, but every site gives conflicting info. I bought a 69 chevy pickup brand new, it did not have any belts, lap or shoulder. Later i bought a used 70 model. It did not have any belts, lap or shoulder. My 80 model, both my 82's and 1 of my 85's had lap belts only. The other 85 had lap and shoulder belts.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I believe that for GM pickups, 1973 was perhaps the first year. They were not on the 1972, I have a 72 Chevy pickup and it only has lap belts.

Answer 6

Since you said 73-87 I am going to assume you mean their pickup trucks. My brother's 76 GMC has shoulder belts, and my dad's 72 does not. All CARS were mandated after 1968, and TRUCKS not until after 1972.

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/FMVSS/index.html#SN208

Answer 7

Gm, chrysler and ford all started in 1968 with shoulder belts.

Answer 8

Late 60's

Shoudler Belts were mounted on the roof inside the car.

Answer 9

Corvette had shoulder harness option in 1967

Answer 10

My '73 Monte had them.