Front passenger seat belt remains locked. Sometimes it will work if you adjust it up and down but other times it won't work at all. I had to have my passenger ride in the back today so that she could use a seatbelt because the front one refused to release. The vehicle was parked but running. Standard transmission. Also happens when vehicle is moving.
2009 Chevrolet HHR seat belts problems
11 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front: buckle assembly1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet HHR seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2009 Chevrolet HHR owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have had my hhr 2009 for a year now and I've changed the brakes twice within two weeks..the first set was still new but it kept making grinding noises and roaring noises when I press down on brakes... My steering wheel shakes like crazy I really do love my car and I wanna get the problem resolved asap.
Takata recall on feb,25/2019 I was I was traveling 95 north to chesterfield to get on chippenham parkway and I was in a car accident with my 2009 hhr I hit a another car from behind and my hood on my hhr was torn back so bad it would not open ,the airbag did deploy I was going about 30 MPH when the person in front me came to a complete stop. And I slammed on brakes I have to see a I have to see a doctor now.
Air bag light came on which effects the seat belt
Front passenger seat belt was locked and would not allow for proper use; unable to pull out from the extractor. This has been an intermittent problem that continues to exist. This is a safety problem in that passenger is forced to ride without benefit of seat belt. The problem goes away and allows proper use of the belt usually within 2 days without any rhyme or reason. There seems to e no reason to trigger the problem and no reason why the problem resolves itself on it's own.
My car started with the ignition switch back in october with the key not shutting off the car and having to disconnect the battery to shut it off, took it into the dealer and they fixed it, but now things are getting scary. Every other day my car is telling me that the ABS systems needs fixed and that the traction control needs serviced. The breaks were replaced in december of 2013 and we were told that there is nothing else wrong with the car and now this.. Took it back to the dealer and they informed us that there is nothing wrong with it, but the lights come on and go off for no reason.. The passenger seat belt locks all the time and even after you unlatch it, it stays locked for some time. I am so frustrated over this issue and can't get any answers on it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevy hhr. While driving approximately 50 MPH the two front passenger and driver side air bags deployed and caused the seat belts to malfunction. The failure caused the contact to crash into a snow bank; however, there were no injuries or damage to the vehicle. The failure occurred approximately febraury 19, 2014. . The vehicle was diagnosed by a technician from the manufacturer; however, they were unable to diagnose any failure in the computer. The insurance company stated that when they diagnosed the failure the computer indicated there was a problem within the air bags. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the passenger's side front seat belt would not extend to the latch mechanism. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired however, the failure was recurring. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,914.
My airbag light came on and my passenger seatbelt keeps locking. There are numerous other hhr owners with the same problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc hhr-ss. While driving approximate speeds of 65 MPH, the contact attempted to adjust her seat and was pinched by the seat belt buckle. The buckle did not injure her; however, there was some minor discomfort. She was concerned that if a child were in the seat, they could have been injured. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were unknown.
Questions about the 2009 Chevrolet HHR seat belts
Does the 2009 Chevrolet HHR have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 Chevrolet HHR seat belts problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR seat belts?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet HHR have the most seat belts problems?
The Chevrolet HHR model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2007 (11 complaints) and 2009 (11 complaints).
Other 2009 Chevrolet HHR problems
Electrical 151Steering 127Airbags 104Fuel system 84Brakes 30Driver assistance 25Engine 25Body 21Lights 16Transmission 16Visibility 11Acceleration 10Suspension 8Locks 6Seats 5Tires 4Wheels 3
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