Driver's seat belt tensioner cable (flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat) failed and has separated. Vehicle is unsafe to drive as the driver is not secure in the driver's seat belt. There were no previous warnings or messages prior to the incident. I contacted Chevrolet Customer Service and was informed that my VIN was not included in the original and subsequent recalls for the very same issue on other 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe.
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe seat belts problems
15 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 61,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 61,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 4
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
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Chevrolet Tahoe seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Seat belts: front
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
- Risk
- A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
Recall number 21V245000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
- Risk
- If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156.
Recall number 18V291000 · Recall details
Seat belts: pretensioner
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V‑651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Recall number 17V437000 · Recall details
Seat belts: pretensioner
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Recall number 16V651000 · Recall details
What 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The passenger seat belt won’t click in sometimes or it will click in and get unclicked on it own. After multiple tries it clicks in most times
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the pre-tensioner cable for the driver’s side seat belt snapped, and the contact was no longer able to drive the vehicle due to the seat belt failure. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the pre-tensioner cable was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the front driver’s side seat belt tensioner cable had failed to operate as needed. Due to the failure, the seat belt warning symbol was displayed on the instrument panel. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V245000 (Seat Belts) which was linked to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to secure the seat belt, the metal cable bolted to the driver's side seat snapped in half. The contact stated that the lap belt was loose. The contact stated that the lap belt was buckled but the driver was not secured in the seat. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the front driver’s side seat belt tensioner cable failed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V450000 (Seat Belts). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
Driver side seat buckle doesn't latch at all times. Also all interior overhead lights 'disco lights' flicker when the brake pedal is pressed or the turn signal is used.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the front driver's side seat belt severely cut into the contact's body. The seat belt became significantly worn to the point of a potential fracture with the seat belt webbing. Furthermore, the contact stated that the trimming on the front driver and passenger sides became detached from the vehicle's exterior. The trimming created a whistling noise and blew in the wind while driving various speeds. The contact rolled down the driver's window and had to hold the exterior trimming to the body of the vehicle to keep it from detaching from the vehicle completely and striking other motorists. Jupiter chevrolet (11611 I-635, garland, texas 75041, (972) 271-9900) was made aware of the failure and took the vehicle in for service. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the seat belt or the driver's and passenger's side trimming failure. The manufacturer provided the contact with case number: 8-484‑580‑7149. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to securely fasten. The failure occurred when the temperature was cold outside. When the outdoor temperature was warmer, the seat belt worked properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The middle seat belt in the middle row of my 2015 chevrolet tahoe gets caught under the plastic piece attached to the back of the bench that the seat belt feeds through. The seat belt when stretched out slides between the slit in the plastic. It gets stuck under the plastic and becomes loose and limp rendering the seat belt useless.!..updated 08/13/15
Questions about the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe seat belts
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe seat belts problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 61,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe seat belts?
Yes, 4 recalls: 21V245000, 18V291000, 17V437000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have the most seat belts problems?
The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2001 (29 complaints), 2002 (15 complaints) and 2007 (15 complaints).
Other 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
Brakes 196Electrical 135Steering 70Fuel system 59Lights 56Transmission 55Suspension 52Engine 48Driver assistance 35Body 21Airbags 11Visibility 11Acceleration 10Seats 10Wheels 4Tires 1
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