I was in a rear end collision on May 14th 2026 the impact of the speed totaled my car in my airbags did not deploy and from my understanding where the sensors are on my vehicle they should have I ended up getting a concussion and soft tissue damage because my head hit the steering wheel my seat belt did not lock either.
2011 Chevrolet Equinox: seat belt won't latch or retract
5 of the 783 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
My 2011 chevy equinox has had a lot of problems, I got the car with 49,000 miles about 3 years ago. I had to replace the timing chain already due to excessive oil consumption. Now my catalytic converter is bad due to oil consumption. My car now has around 130,000 miles and I seen there is a class action suit for the 2011 chevy equinox for excessive oil consumption. It also poses a safety risk as it can cause engine failure while the cars are in motion. There are times I add a whole quart of oil and 3 days later I hear a ticking noise and my oil is completely gone. My car conks out at stop signs once in a while, it takes time to accelerate. Also my passenger side seat belt does not work it's stuck to the point where you can't use it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the seat belt locked on the driver without warning. The seat belt would not retract or detract. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
It has been going on two years that my seat belt has been messed up and I don't know why, the driver seat belt is completely locked and the passenger seat is loose and when I took it to homestead dealership they said that I had to pay 4,000.00 to get it fixed and they couldn't even tell me why that happens. I have 3 kids and everyday I drive the car I have to worry about their safe because of the seat belts. I feel that I shouldn't have to pay for that and all I want is for it to get fixed and I don't have that kind of money. Seat belt is the main safety when it comes to driving as well as having kids in the car.
While driving this being with a malfunctioning tcmp I was coming up on a light at about 45 MPH and the brakes failed and upon impact the seat belt did not lock but actually let me move right into the steering wheel thus causing serious damage to my sternum and also breaking 2 ribs and my head cracked my windshield and the vehicle was totaled out by the insurance company who of course did not pay anything near what I did go figure.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on regular inspection of the Seat Belt Lap Anchor.
- This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
- This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate...
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating...
- Seat belts: front: webbing
- This informational bulletin provides information on availability for the seat belt extender.
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 05-09-40-002F to add the 2013-2014 model years.
- General motors: seat belt could become twisted with the latch plate
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac srx, chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles. The driver and /or front passenger safety belt buckle anchor may fracture and separate near the seat attachment in a vehicle crash.
- Risk
- The safety belt system may not restrain the occupant(s) as designed and could increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the passenger and/or the driver safety belt buckles as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 18, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 10V623000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox?
5 of 783 owner complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox (1%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox?
There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
Check engine light 138Stalling 137Oil consumption 134Wipers 69Loss of power 55Engine failure 46Knocking 34Transmission failure 29Fuel pump 28Jerking 27Hesitation 22Misfire 22Airbag light 20No deployment 14Won't start 14ABS 13Won't shift 12Slipping 10Harsh shifting 9Adaptive cruise 8Brake failure 8Fire or smoke 8Steering lock-up 8Fuel smell 7Tire blowout 7Grinding brakes 5Power steering loss 5
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