Closing the second row seat broke the seat belt buckle. The car was stationary.
2009 Chevrolet Traverse: seat belt won't latch or retract
7 of the 448 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 11 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
When putting the second row seat back into the seating position (after it was folded flat) part of the plastic on the seat belt buckle receptacle broke off and it no longer works. The buckle can just be pulled out now. There is a recall on this same issue so my vehicle's year, but chevrolet said my vehicle isn't included.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the rear passenger side seat belt buckle failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
While folding up the second row seating the middle seatbelt binds and has lead to broken cover. I am worried that it will lead to seatbelt failure because of the position of the belt placement.
The first problem is that the second row, middle seat belt gets stuck after putting the row down flat. You have to put the row up and down a few times for it to start working. Sometimes that works, sometimes it doesn't. I read about recalls on the model of my vehicle and this issue is listed as one of the recalls. Chevrolet and gm insist that my "VIN#" is not listed under the recalls, so it has to be diagnosed and dealt with as a normal problem. This is listed as a safety hazard with the recall because it may not restrain as it should, god forbid, during an accident. The second problem is there is a leak in the cargo hold. Whenever it rains, (a little or a lot, it doesn't matter) water pools in the cargo hold. This is a safety hazard because now the vehicle smells of mold. There are many other problems as well. There is a problem with one of the tire sensors, the car shakes and the check engine light is on.
We have a 2009 chevy traverse 8 passenger vehicle - the center row seat belts are the most poor design imaginable. They put the center seat belt buckle as a rigid outlet in the middle of the center seat. We have two car seats in our car & due to foster care need to be able to put in a booster seat in the middle - the car will not accept a booster seat because of the poor design. It is shocking that chevy did not put in a belt based seat belt here instead! I have seen a lot of people complaining about this & it really needs to be addressed by chevy!
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact applied the brakes while driving 35 MPH and the vehicle crash into the rear end of the vehicle in front. The air bag did not deploy. The contact suffered a fractured sternum by hitting the steering wheel. The contact stated that the seat belt did not lock during the crash. The contact was taken to the hospital. The manufacturer stated that they will perform an investigation regarding the seat belt. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on regular inspection of the Seat Belt Lap Anchor.
- This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with...
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- This informational bulletin provides information on availability for the seat belt extender.
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 05-09-40-002F to add the 2013-2014 model years.
- This informational bulletin provides information regarding the Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command...
Related recalls
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
- Risk
- If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet), 1‑800‑521‑7300 (Buick), 1‑800‑462‑8782 (GMC), 1‑800‑553‑6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.
Recall number 14V266000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, gmc acadia, and saturn outlook vehicles. The second row seat side trim shield restricts the upward rotation of the safety belt buckle when the seat back is returned to a seating position after being folded flat. If the buckle contacts the seat frame, additional effort is required to return the seat to a seating position. If sufficient force is applied, the buckle cover could be pushed down the strap, exposing and partially depressing the red release button.
- Risk
- The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the second row seat side trim shields. If a safety belt buckle is damaged, dealers will replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, and saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876, or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 10V375000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 16,667 my 2009 buick enclave, chevrolet traverse, gmc acadia, and saturn outlook vehicles for failing to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, 'seat belt assemblies.' these vehicles may have been built with a safety belt buckle in the second or third row that is missing a rivet.
- Risk
- In a vehicle crash, if the rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the mounting strap, increasing the risk of injury to the passenger.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the safety belt buckles in the second and third rows, and replace them if necessary. The recall began on november 26, 2008. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080; chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463; saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876; or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V615000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse?
7 of 448 owner complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (2%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse?
There are 3 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
Power steering loss 58Loss of power 42Check engine light 38Transmission failure 18Stalling 13Steering lock-up 13Steering noise 13Misfire 12Whining noise 12Airbag light 11Engine failure 11Hesitation 10Jerking 9Won't start 8Grinding brakes 7Headlights 6Brake failure 5Harsh shifting 5Won't shift 5
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