GMC Envoy seat belt problems

Filed Jul 2, 2026 · Seat belts · 138,735 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions with the driver's side seat belt latched, while attempting to release the seat belt, the seat belt remained locked in the buckle. The contact depressed the release button and wiggled the seat belt several times before the seat belt released. On one occasion while the passenger’s seat was occupied, the seat belt failed to release while depressing the seat belt release button. The contact exited the driver's seat and attempted to assist the passenger to release the seat belt; however, the seat belt tightened around the abdomen. The contact stated that a bystander attempted to assist, but the seat belt failed to release and became tighter around passenger’s abdomen. The contact used a pair of scissors to cut the seat belt webbing to release the passenger. The contact was unable to remove the seat belt even after cutting the webbing. The passenger was not injured and did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the residence where the contact's spouse inspected the vehicle and attempted to release the seat belt. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,735.

Filed Aug 2, 2022 · Seat belts · GA

Passenger front seat belt locks automatically as soon as you buckle up. It will not unlock, the only way to fix it is to unbuckle and re buckle then it locks again. Very uncomfortable to ride in the front Passenger seat.

Filed Jan 15, 2017 · Seat belts · 50,000 miles · MO

Passenger front seat belt does not work properly after attaching to proper seat connector seat belt locks up and no forward movement is allowed in non emergency situations. Seat belt must be detached as it is in a locked position. Upon unlocking belt returns to normal action. Belt must be reconnected and positioning must be retried sometimes requiring disconnection yet again. Belt was replaced at owners cost. Replacement belt has the same issues but not as frequently as original belt. Total cost to owner approx. 500.00 and not much improvement if any. I feel this can be a safety concern issue. Vehicle can be stationary or moving makes no difference.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 120,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall, early morning, my power steering stopped working, so I filled it and it started working again, as I was driving down a busy road turning onto my own street, the power steering and brakes failed resulting in me crashing into a pole, and the air bags did not deploy and the seatbelt did not lock, so I flew into the steering wheel, breaking my hand. The damage was so severe it was considered totaled.

Filed Feb 28, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 50,000 miles · CA · crash

: no air bag/[ deployment failure] front/ side/ rear [ side designed to deploy in rollover or side impact crashes] air bag's failure / deployment complete roll all four sides landed back on wheels. I was slammed onto left driver side window left side face broke the window and glass and dirt filled vehicle seat belt failure: left/drivers only rolled four times landed back on all fours I flailed around head butted the passenger as the force over took my body onsite officer acknowledged the indications seat belt friction burns all on around neck and shoulder traumatic brain injury torn rotator cuff shoulder issues/ also bladder damage as the driver's side seat belt failed to lock during crash dealer should have been cited for seat belt failure worst things of all time ...it was a test drive engine stall failure : at high speed/ heard noise and boom lost all power steering loud noise loss of power/ I had no ideal at the time thought possible blow out and indicated such to the responding officer electrical - also brake light turn signal failure/ appears to be functional lights signals/ but are not working on the outside others don't see signals or brake lights . I was sited for btw gm should be responsible as well dealership all the recall and complaint's, incident reports accidents and gm major ignition issues....engine failure while driving/ erosion and many other vehicles.

Filed May 22, 2014 · Seat belts · 47,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while traveling 25 MPH the rear passenger's side seat belt failed to release the passenger. The seat belt mechanism would not allow the seat belt to adjust and was cut in order to release the passenger. The failure occurred on four different occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that seat belt gear mechanism needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 47,000 and the current mileage 47,500.

Filed Jun 25, 2010 · Seat belts · 41,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt would not release from the buckle. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer to be examined. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer. The failure and current mileages were 41,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2008 · Lights, Seat belts · 38,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle it will randomly jump from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive without warning causing the car to become idle and you must turn the car off completely. She took the vehicle into a local mechanic where he replaced the brakes and checked the wheels and stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. She is also experiencing problems with the front passenger seat belt it locks when fastened. She took the car to the dealer and they informed her that it was no longer covered under warranty and any repairs made would be at the owner's expense. The vehicle is also experiencing exterior light failure, both headlights burned out within weeks apart and they were replaced at owner's expense. The failure mileage was 38,000. The current mileage was 86,000 (sc) updated 06/25/08. *cn the consumer also stated when driving past 70 MPH, the vehicle would shake. The windshield wipers were replaced. The consumer stated the motor failed. Updated 06/25/08

Filed Jan 24, 2008 · Airbags · 29,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. While driving 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front middle of the contact's vehicle. The other vehicle was also traveling 40 MPH. The driver was wearing a seat belt sustain injuries. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle sustained damage to the front end, radiator, and engine. The current and failure mileages were 29,000. Updated 02-19-08

Filed Mar 27, 2007 · Seat belts · IL

The driver's seat belt locks up randomly and can not be pulled out to fasten across the driver. It can take varying lengths of time to manipulate it to finally release it - anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes. Half of the time I have to get out of the vehicle to struggle with it. One time I was not able to release it (one complete failure) and had to drive home without my seatbelt fastened. The reason for filing this complaint is because I have an average of 1 failure a day since I've owned the vehicle. This is extremely frustrating, embarrassing, and time consuming. But my primary concern is over my safety in the vehicle with a seat belt I can't rely on.