2006 Chevrolet Impala: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed May 12, 2020 · Seat belts · 162,000 miles · PA

The receiving seat belt connector coupling device at the base of the drivers seat will not secure the seat belt male end. The red button the normally flush with the top of the receiver. You would normally depress the red button down to release the seat belt once locked into the coupling device. Numerous attempts with engaging the belt into the connector is unsuccessful. Tried lubricating the mechanism. No help. It's a self contained device and can not be disassembled for repair.

Filed Apr 5, 2017 · Seat belts · 55,660 miles · CA

Rear seat seat belt wont latch- passengers are at risk.

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Seat belts · 191,000 miles · WA

The drivers side seatbelt fails to latch. On the morning of 9/9/2015 I was unable to get the seatbelt to latch no matter what I tried. The red button moves up and down freely just like the other seatbelt latches in the vehicle. Is there a recall on this year impala?

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Seat belts · 129,651 miles · VA

The driver seat belt will not latch. The passenger airbag says off.

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Seat belts · 189,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while attempting to strap a child safety seat on the rear passenger's side of the vehicle, the seat belt failed latch. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 240,000 miles · TX

1. The car would stop accelerating and completely turn off while driving. Steering wheel would lock and would coast to a stop. All the lights on instrument panel and everything would turn off. 2. 3 seat belt latches no longer work.

Filed Mar 6, 2013 · Seat belts · 130,000 miles · MI

During normal use the driver's seat belt buckle will not enter into the latch so the seat belt cannot be fastened. This is not yet repaired. The dealer states this is not a no charge repair of this critical safety item (dealer estimated $180 to $200 to replace). Is this in accordance with the federal safety agency rules and requirements for seat belts?

Filed Jun 3, 2011 · Seat belts, Transmission · 100,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park and would not allow the driver to move the vehicle at all. In addition, the driver side seat belt latch was fractured. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted but the failure was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2010 · Seat belts · 62,000 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala lt. The contact stated that the front passenger seat belt malfunctioned and would not buckle any more. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2007 · Seat belts · 28,000 miles · NY · 1 injury

Filed previous complaint, #10202892. This was in reference to my seat belt retractor not locking on my 2006 impala. The new retractor the dealer put in my vehicle, also does not lock. I have already hit the steering wheel once, do I have to be seriously injured. Called chevy again and they stated they were sorry for the inconvenience. They stated to take it back to the dealer and have yet another one put in.

Filed Sep 13, 2007 · Seat belts · 28,000 miles · NY · 1 injury

Own 2006 chevy impala, noticed since began lease with vehicle that seatbelt doesn't always lock. Driving on 9/12/07, had to slam on the brakes to avoid a vehicle running a red light, I flew forward into the steering wheel because the seat belt was not tight and locked. Took vehicle to dealer the next day and they acknowledged the issue and replaced the seat belt parts. *tr updated 09/17/07.