The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while attempting to decelerate due to daily traffic and driving approximately 10 MPH, a nearby vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle while driving approximately 50 MPH. The messages "Air Bag Deployment System" and "Safety Belt Pretensioner System" were displayed on the Chevrolet app. In addition, the contact stated the front passenger’s side seat belt failed to retract, and there was white powder coming from the front seat belt shoulder guides. A Police report was filed. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact sustained whiplash and migraines, and medical attention was sought. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by email. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
Chevrolet Trailblazer seat belt problems
53 of the 7,174 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Trailblazer describe seat belt won't latch or retract, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 53
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical mileage
- 60,000
By model year
Often reported together
No deployment 5Wipers 3Grinding brakes 3Headlights 2Fire or smoke 2Transmission failure 1Tire blowout 1Power windows 1
What owners say
Both side curtain airbags deployed while driving down the street. The driver's seatbelt tightened then locked up. There was no obvious reason for the airbags to deploy. the vehicle was taken to a Chevy dealer to see if it was on recall list but they said it was not. Vehicle was referred to a body shop for estimate for repairs...$6,435.00....if you can find the parts. driver was shaken up by the deployment but not injured.
My front passenger seatbelt will not latch
I am writing to formally express my frustration and disappointment regarding ongoing issues with my vehicle, which I purchased new on [XXX]. Despite repeated efforts to address these concerns with authorized dealers, I have been unable to achieve a resolution. My vehicle currently has 13,630 miles and remains under warranty. However, I feel my concerns are not being taken seriously, and the vehicle's persistent issues are being overlooked or dismissed. Background of the Issue: For over a month, I have been reporting significant electrical problems and other malfunctions with my vehicle. Each authorized dealer I approached assured me that nothing was wrong. To verify these claims, I sought a third-party diagnostic evaluation, which revealed two specific error codes—clear evidence of underlying issues. Details of Dealer Appointments: Appointment: November 25-26, 2024 I entrusted my vehicle to [Dealer Name], where it was kept for two days. Despite this, no diagnostic efforts or repairs were conducted, as confirmed by the service advisor, Erica Jones. Frustrated by the lack of action, I retrieved my vehicle on November 26, 2024. Second Appointment: December 2, 2024: I scheduled another appointment with the same dealer and dropped off my vehicle on December 1, 2024. To my dismay, the paperwork I received at the conclusion of this visit contained several discrepancies: The entry date was listed as November 25, 2024, with a promised completion date of December 2, 2024. This is incorrect, as I had my vehicle from November 26 to December 1, 2024. The mileage recorded at drop-off was less than the actual mileage on the vehicle at that time. The report stated that only one mile was driven during the diagnostic process, which is insufficient for evaluating my concerns thoroughly. Issues Reported: I have consistently reported the following problems with my vehicle: Seatbelt Malfunction: The seatbelts fail to secure me during sudden braking situations,etc... INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOI
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that he crashed and rear ended into another vehicle stopped at a stop light at 53 MPH. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy as well as the seat belt pretensioner failed to engage. The contact sustained a severe concussion & almost bit his tongue off with his head smashing into the windshield. He also sustained cuts and bruises on his lower body and legs and a bruised neck. There was a passenger in the other vehicle that had to be transported to the hospital with injuries as well. The vehicle was totaled with the whole front smashed in up to the windshield. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 220,000. The VIN was not available. *ln
Repeatedly replacing suspension parts(struts,bushings,shocks,control arm) passenger seatbelt locks even when driver does not apply brake interior lights randomly flicker/dash lights partially work dash not fully visible front & rear wipers do not fully function properly repeatedly replacing fuel line parts (fuel pump, fuel filter) gas hand on. Dash still fluctuates exterior lights headlamps are very dim like they are not on at all with or without bright. Lights engaged rear brake lights randomly flicker (bulbs repeatedly replaced) near & close call accidents when vehicle in motion on city streets and highways at times requiring police assistance to move vehicle into safer zones when vehicle has become inoperable. Vehicle stationary at times when dealing with electrical flickers upon starting ignition.starter had to be replaced twice due to turning of ignition would cause spark and if not corrected vehicle could have caught on fire. Status of some parts unknown due to repeated replacement and becoming too costly several inquiries are on the recall list but my VIN pulls up no recent recalls: recall number 02v222000 recall date 08/09/2002 component air bags:frontal 03v075000 recall date 03/06/2003 component power train 03v096000 recall date 03/19/2003 component electrical. System:wiring:interior/under dash 06e025000 recall date 03/21/2006 component exterior lighting:headlights 01v126000 recall date 04/12/2001 component suspension:front:control. Arm:lower arm 04v527000 recall date 11/01/2004 component exterior lighting:brake lights 04v201000 recall date 04/28/2004 component seat belts 04v046000 recall date 02/04/2004 component visibility:windshield. Wiper/washer 02v121000 recall date 08/23/2002 component fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings currently gathering all invoices for repair
Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent regarding general motor safety defects. *ld the consumer suggested there was a defect with the gm air bags in 2006 chevrolet trailblazer, in which the driver sustained a brain injury and his wife was injured, when it was impacted on the driver's side, resulting in left a-pillar contact when the air bag failed to deploy and his seat belt restraints failed. The crash was of enormous severity, with a speed change of 38 MPH with a line force in the direction of the a pillar.
I had my cruise set on 55 MPH and was hit head on by vw jetta pulling out toward my vehicle, then forced to left into a telephone pole. Airbags didn't deploy, and received broken sternum. Don't know if seatbelt injured me, or if the seatbelt didn't lock on 2nd impact and possibly hit the steering wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the electric power panel on the drivers side door was overheating. The contact was included in recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system, visibility). In addition, the contact indicated that the front passengers seat seatbelt was not retracting. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
Since I've owned this vehicle "new", I've replaced the drive lights three times for burned cables also, the passenger side seatbelts locks while in motion. My local dealer informed me that, that was typical of the passenger safety device.....as a passenger, once you set down and put the seatbelt on, it locks, holding you too tight, and virtually choking the passenger!! All other seatbelts works fine. And still functions the same to this day.
Related recalls
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Certain light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." one of the two sensors in the driver's and front passenger's seat belt retractors could be inoperative. The seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however, the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle decelerates quickly, such as heavy braking, may not operate as intended.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, the safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, and could result in injury to the occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the driver and front passenger safety belt retractors, and replace them if necessary. Owner notification began on june 24, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.
Recall number 04V201000 · Recall details
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Which Chevrolet Trailblazer years have seat belt won't latch or retract problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2002 (28 complaints), 2003 (6 complaints) and 2006 (5 complaints).
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