The safety retention cable associated with securing the the driver's seat belt to the driver's seat broke. The stainless steel cable, being approximately 1/4" to 5/16" in diameter, became disconnected from the entire driver's side seat belt. Making the seat belt totally unusable to the driver of the vehicle. It is unknown what caused the cable to because cut and/or fail but, I am a 30 year military aviation maintenance veteran who has seen my fair share of material failure and the manner in which this cable failed is absolutely due to a material defect.
Chevrolet Camaro seat belt problems
25 of the 2,968 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Camaro describe seat belt won't latch or retract, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 25
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 17,000
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20171
- 20162
- 20151
- 20141
- 20132
- 20102
- 20023
- 20001
- 19992
- 19964
- 19953
- 19922
- 19901
Often reported together
No deployment 4Won't shift 2Loss of power 2Sudden acceleration 1Jerking 1Grinding brakes 1
What owners say
The tires spun out of control while going the speed limit and wearing a seatbelt. The brakes ultimately failed. The car had no functional safety features, and I couldn't control the steering. It went airborne and rolled over. The airbags failed to deploy after hitting a tree. My safety and others were put at risk, and I almost died from the accident. I suffer from life-threatening/altering injuries.
My seat belt broke completely apart from car.
Takata recall, I was driving down my city street when all of a sudden I believe it was a pot hole or just uneven gravel leading my knee hit the key in the ignition and in that second I had no control or control of what happened next. I could not brake, my seat belt locked on me hurting my collar bone, then my wheel was so hard to turn I was using both hands aggressively to turn as hard as I can just so I wouldn't hit a building or cause damage to others and as I was sterling I would keep pressing the brakes and they were just locked. I had to hit a barrier of wood to stop my car. The airbags did not deploy as well which was very scary. I had no control of my car for the first time and it was not my fault, this has never happened and I know it's because of the key being bumped. My recall # 14v346000 accidental bumping of key ignition. I had no idea this car had a recall. The dealership did not inform me either. I am now car -less and hoping to get somewhat taken care of because it was unsafe and I don't wish this on anyone. Very scary experience.
Seat belt broke 34000 miles light driving no accident, defective seat belt broke off metal from floorboard . Took in for warranty repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet camaro. While attempting to secure the front driver side seat belt, the buckle malfunctioned and would not properly lock. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that the rear pasenger side seat belt buckle became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the brakes began to squeak. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 9,100.
I got in a accident my car hit another car in front driver fender at 45 mile per hour destroyed my car neither air bag deployed I am injured I bounced off steering wheel when we hit my seat belt unlocked about broke my whole rib cage.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the seat belt failed to retract when the brake pedal was engaged. The traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the seat belt mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
I reached out to [xxx], gm ceo on may 24, 2013 with a strong concerns of power failure for the 2nd time while driving the vehicle; causing me not to have control while the vehicle was driven. Thus it was also noted that I originally reached out to gm to request a replaced vehicle while my vehicle was under warranty due to the vehicle losing power on a major freeway; which was life threatening; however the response back from gm was a declined letter that I received ensuring me that the vehicle was safe to drive. I travel major freeways as part of career so having a reliable vehicle is imperative as for I value my life. [xxx] , senior vice president of global quality & customer experience is not honoring the warranty too. After assisting me with my car for 5 months .please not my 2010 camaro ss is park as for it's not safe to drive. ( gm offer me a contract to sign that would guarantee "no fault to gm ". I couldn't not due them should my camaro harm myself or others while driving it. I was told that gm knows there is a problem with the camaro but can't find the problem. It's has been noted that the corrections that I need to have made in order to be safe in the gm vehicle cannot be obtained as for my vehicle has been keep chevy for shop 5 months. I just recently pick up my vehicle on september 6 and now I'm returning the vehicle again on september 9th. 1. Acceleration pedal getting struck 2. Electrical failure( while driving the vehicle ) losing power 3. Seat belt 4. Getting stuck in gears I hope you can squeeze me in to take my case [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Related recalls
Seat belts: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
- Risk
- If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8785, Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
Recall number 20V811000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were manufactured with seat belt retractors out of design position which can cause the retractor to lock-up on slopes less severe than the fmvss requirement. This does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury than those using seat belts.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the seat belts for proper front seat belt retractor position. Retractors found to be improperly positioned will be reinstalled correctly.
Recall number 96V219000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The metal latchplates may not engage the buckle assemblies, causing a "no latch" condition. Movement of the seat occupant in this condition could cause latchplate release from the buckle.
- Risk
- Unbelted or incorrectly belted seat occupants aresubjected to increased risk of injury in the event of sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the retractor assembly for the safety belt (front and rear in coupes and front only in convertibles).
Recall number 91V067000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components.
- Risk
- This could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and protecting occupant in a sudden stop oraccident.
- Remedy
- Replace or repair seat belt buckle.
Recall number 90V105000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Camaro seat belt
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The model years with the most reports are 1996 (4 complaints), 1995 (3 complaints) and 2002 (3 complaints).
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