Regarding the vehicle's functionality, the horn activated unexpectedly on or around May 2, 2025, sounding continuously for approximately 10-15 minutes while the vehicle was occupied. Subsequently, the horn has ceased to function. Furthermore, on or around May 10, 2025, the powertrain system indicator illuminated, leading to a diagnosis on May 18th that identified code P0455, indicating an EVAP system leak. Concurrently, the driver's side seat belt buckle has exhibited a tendency to detach and fall between the seat components, failing to remain in its intended position.
2018 Chevrolet Traverse: seat belt won't latch or retract
5 of the 466 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
Drivers side seatbelt, wont stay latched. On several occasions seatbelt just released. Seatbelt button was not engaging.
Middle row bench middle seat belt won’t stay latched in and the seatbelt has been taken in for service to repair locked middle row middle seat belt. Hazard and unsafe for passengers in vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that without the drivers seat belt securely latched, the hill ascent and descent function became inoperable. The contact that while the vehicle was on an incline, the hill descent feature failed and the vehicle rolled backwards and stalled. The vehicle was taken to wentworth motors dealer, (139 franklin st, dansville, ny 14437, (585) 204-0905) and it was confirmed that the feature would be disengaged if the seat belt was not securely fastened. The technician informed the contact that there was no fix for the failure however, to prevent the failure the seat belt should be worn at all times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 21,958.
Attempted to put seat belt on. Won't latch therefore doesn't stay on. Car was stationary at time first attempted to use the seat belt, was in motion when made several other attempts. Interior locking mechanism must be broken/defective.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
- This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the...
- This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of 2nd row center seat...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
5 of 466 owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse (1%) 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 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
Check engine light 60Jerking 32Stalling 22Transmission failure 20Loss of power 18Shudder 17Slipping 15Grinding brakes 12Hesitation 11Battery drain 9Fuel smell 8Won't shift 8Power steering loss 6Engine failure 5Sunroof shattered 5
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