2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 seat belts problems

Filed Feb 10, 2026 · Seat belts · 53,198 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side seat belt retainer failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the seat belt retainer was fractured from the left side of the driver’s seat belt mounting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with front driver's side seat belt retainer failure. The contact was informed that the front driver's seat belt retainer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired, but an appointment was scheduled for the repair. The contact had experienced the failure twice. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 53,198.

Filed Nov 17, 2025 · Seat belts · 109,500 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to latch the front driver’s side seat belt securely, the pretensioner fractured off the seat. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer; however, the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact and another independent mechanic performed the repairs out of pocket. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,500.

Filed Feb 10, 2025 · Airbags, Seat belts · TX · crash

I was driving at approximately 35 -40 mph in foggy and wet conditions. As I approached a corner, I collided with a big metal dumpster. My airbags gave off that powder, and the smell was prominent, and the dash light came on. As well as, my side airbags (only the plastic) popped out, but, to my amazement, none of my actual airbags deployed at all. And my passenger seat belt was locked up to where I couldn't use it anymore, and no one was in that seat. Had I been in a frontal collision, I might have died. This is a major safety issue I have a 2107 Silverado 1500 LT.

Filed Oct 25, 2023 · Seat belts · 84,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat lap belt cable was fractured at the frame. The contact removed the rubber boot and noticed there were only three strands holding the cable together. The contact stated the failure might have occurred during the crimping process during production. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no warranty coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

Filed May 19, 2023 · Seat belts · FL

Yesterday while parked I put on my seatbelt and it broke off at the cable where it comes out of the seat by the door.

Filed Oct 21, 2022 · Seat belts · 75,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after sitting in the vehicle, it was discovered that the front driver’s side seat belt had detached from the seat and could no longer secure the driver while seated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Recall Campaign 21V245000 (Seat Belts). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2022 · Seat belts · VA

In January 2022 the drivers seat belt latch broke in my Silverado. The seat belt would not engage into the latch, there was an internal part of the latch that broke and prevented the seat belt from engaging. Obviously this is a safety issue in addition to my State having mandatory seat belt laws so I was unable to drive my vehicle. I contacted General Motors Customer Service who said the defect was not covered under any warranty. I took the vehicle to the dealer I purchased the truck from and had the repair made. It cost $316.97 for the dealer to replace the driver side seat belt latch. I followed up with General Motors to see if the part had ben recalled or if they would pay for the repair to this integral part of the truck's supplemental restraint system. General Motors sent me a check for $16.97 which they said was a prorated amount towards the amount I paid to have the seat belt repaired. While there is no official recall of this part currently, there are many public forums where Silverado owners have complained about this part of the supplemental restraint system failing. In my opinion a seat belt system should never fail, especially on a truck as new as mine and with such low mileage. My truck was purchased new, has been garage kept and has never been involved in any accident. The truck only had 44,400 miles on it at the time of the repair. I find it hard to believe that General Motors would not cover the repair under the terms of the supplemental restraint warranty.

Filed Jul 15, 2022 · Engine, Seat belts · CA

My main concern is my driver side seat belt the cable at the lower left side mounting broke in half while driving…….no accident or sudden stop I thought the belt had come unlatched

Filed May 6, 2022 · Seat belts · PA

The stitching in the loop attaching the front center lap seat belt to the vehicle failed causing the seat belt to detach and become unusable. If this had not been discovered and the vehicle were in an accident with the front center lap seat belt in use, the seat belt would not have provided any protection to the occupant and could have resulted in serious injury or death.

Filed Feb 3, 2022 · Seat belts · VA · crash · 2 injuries

Was involved in a T-bone intersection accident. The upper seatbelt tensioner on the passenger side of the my vehicle did not engage and and caused my passenger to strike the dash resulting in a badly broken arm (pins and plates to repair). The vehicle was a total loss was last located at the USAA lot in Yorktown Virginia. This information was relayed to the insurance company not sure what steps they have taken. There were no warning lights or know issues with the belt prior to the accident.