2004 Chevrolet Aveo: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed May 31, 2015 · Seat belts · AZ

This is just one problem...the car had major problems in the past like dying totally on a highway but that's not my concern right now. The back seat belt is locked up & it will not retract. I have a child so it's really inconvenient.

Filed Feb 25, 2014 · Seat belts · 102,000 miles · IL

Driver seat belt buckle froze up and the buckle would not engage. This buckle has exhibited difficulty in the last couple of months. Many times would have to push belt into slot 2x or 3x before the buckle would catch. Never thought it would be a issue. Thank god my daughter wasn't driving to school and the thing locked up or something. Now, it will cost approx. $200 to have just the buckle replaced at the original dealership I purchased it from. All I can say is that there are too many problems with the aveo seat belts starting from 2004. I liked this little car but I am done. I think I'll stick with dodge. This is just my opinion. Unfortunately, there are over 1800 complaints on this vehicle between 2004 and 2011; the most being 2004 and 2005. I think my issue just slide past them.

Filed Jun 12, 2008 · Seat belts · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet aveo. The front passenger side seat belt was twisted from the base of the seat belt. The contact was unable to unwind the seat belt because it was installed incorrectly. The contact is able to use the seat belt, but it may fail in the event of a crash. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 83,182 and failure mileage was 28,567. Updated 07/08/08. *bf the consumer was rear ended and the seat belt didn't perform as designed until after the impact. The passenger was injured. Updated

Filed Mar 26, 2007 · Body, Engine · 32 miles · CA

Tl*-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet aveo and stated that since she purchased the vehicle the passenger's side seat belts never locked correctly in place. She took the vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced the seat belt, but she believed that they switched it from the front to the back. Currently, the seat belt has been locking when anyone sat in the back. Also, the dome lights iwere constantly burning out. This had occurred about three or four times. In addition, the clock did not work whenever she set the time, it would change on its own accord. Similarly, the key lock on the driver's side fell through the door panel. The dealer repaired and painted the door the wrong color, and they painted over the door handle. Just last week finally, the tension pulley fell off while she was driving on the freeway. They told her this was normal wear and tear on the vehicle and refused to make further repairs. The failure mileage was 32, and the current mileage was 60,750.

Filed Sep 15, 2006 · Seat belts · 34,304 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated the rear seat belt retractor locked in place. No passenger could be buckled on the far left or right of the rear seat. A the federal safety agency recall, # 04v407000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the seat belts: rear however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall.

Filed Apr 7, 2006 · Seat belts · 135 miles · MI

Upon purchase the rear seat belt buckles were detected to be twisted and crossed over to be used. The buckles are very tight and cannot be uncrossed to be used this makes it very hard for the users to buckle their belts. The dealer ordered replacement buckles but replacements are same as original and gm informed dealer not to attempt anymore repairs they are to be left that way.

Filed Feb 21, 2006 · Seat belts · 14,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the driver seat belt retracts slowly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and repair.

Filed May 6, 2005 · Airbags · 9,071 miles · OK · crash · 1 injury

Dt: had an accident ; head on collision and her air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not lock. Gm was notified.

Filed Dec 2, 2004 · Seat belts, Transmission · AL

While driving 20 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart vehicle. Also, rear seat belt malfunctioned, it did not retract.

Filed Oct 18, 2004 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 7,989 miles · OH

The gas cap broke weeks after purchasing the vehicle. The consumer was unable to remove the gas cap to fill the tank. The dealer stated that the spring broke.. The dealer took it off so that the consumer could place gas in the tank. The consumer was unable to get another cap because the dealer was unable to obtain one. The right rear passenger seat belt retractor was defective and a recall was issued, however no parts were available. The federal safety agency recall 04v407000.

Filed Oct 14, 2004 · Seat belts · 4,300 miles · OK · crash · 2 injuries

The consumer was involved in a vehicle accident whereby the seat belts did not work. The driver seat belt broke and a toddler was thrown to the front seat. After complaining to the manufacturer about the failure, gm still did not cooperate. The consumer just received a recall on the seat belt. The federal safety agency recall 04v407000.