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2018 Chevrolet Traverse Seat belts Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the seat belt system, filed with NHTSA

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Seat belts reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
11
Latest Jul 14, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
2%
of 454 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 11 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming seat belt

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Seat belts
Filed Jul 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while attempting to use the second-row middle seat buckle, the contact became aware that the buckle was inoperable. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: N192223110-01. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the buckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed there was no coverage on the vehicle and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11673328
Incident
Jul 14, 2025
Powertrain (other)Seat belts
Filed Jul 5, 2025

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.

NHTSA ID
11671342
Incident
May 2, 2025
Seat belts
Filed Jul 25, 2023

Drivers side seatbelt, wont stay latched. On several occasions seatbelt just released. Seatbelt button was not engaging.

NHTSA ID
11534439
Incident
Jun 1, 2023
Seat belts
Filed Feb 1, 2023

The component that failed or is not functioning properly is the passenger seat seat belt component where the seat belt inserts into. The seat belt cannot be inserted into the component and lock/secure in place. This poses a safety hazard to the front seat passenger as they are not able to easily and safely buckle the seat belt. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they acknowledge the malfunctioning seat belt component and stated they will not cover the replacement of it even though the vehicle is less than 5 years old.

NHTSA ID
11505080
Incident
Nov 28, 2022
Seat belts
Filed Jul 24, 2022

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.

NHTSA ID
11475605
Incident
Jul 24, 2022
Seat belts
Filed Dec 1, 2020

SHIFTER GAVE ERROR THAT IT WAS NOT IN PARK. HAD TO HAVE SHIFTER REPLACED AT MY OWN COST BECAUSE IT WAS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY. ALSO THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS FAULTY.

NHTSA ID
11377283
Incident
Dec 1, 2020
Powertrain (other)Seat belts
Filed Oct 7, 2020

CHEVY STATES OPEN RECALL N192223110 AND N192266190

NHTSA ID
11363180
Incident
Oct 3, 2020
Seat belts
Filed Apr 15, 2020

THE SEATBELT BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT WORK. IT WILL NOT EXTEND TO BUCKLE IT. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR IT AND REPLACE ALL THE PARTS, HOWEVER IT STILL WILL NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE 30K MILES AND GM REFUSES TO HELP. *TR

NHTSA ID
11321253
Incident
Apr 15, 2020
BrakesSeat belts
Filed Jan 24, 2020

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.

NHTSA ID
11301555
Incident
Jan 24, 2020
Mileage
21,958 mi
Seat belts
Filed Nov 15, 2019

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.

NHTSA ID
11280297
Incident
Nov 15, 2019
Mileage
44,600 mi
Seat belts
Filed Dec 5, 2018

CHILD(REN) ARE AT RISK IN THE 2ND ROW AS THE SEAT BELT NO LONGER FASTENS.

NHTSA ID
11156079
Incident
Nov 1, 2018
Mileage
12,000 mi

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