2010 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA lists 25 seat belt complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, 4% of its 669 total complaints, with 2 crashes and 5 injuries reported. Two related recalls (14V266000 and 10V375000) cover pretensioner and second-row seat belt buckle issues, at a median failure mileage of 84,000.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 25
- 4% of 669
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 84,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Second-row and third-row seat belt buckles sit at an angle that owners say digs painfully into hips, forcing passengers to sit sideways.
- Rear center seat belt retractors have been reported as twisted or jammed, making the belt impossible to use until realigned.
- Some owners report seat belts failing to hold occupants during a crash, including a case where third-row children hit their heads because the belt did not restrain forward motion.
- Front passenger side seat pretensioners have been reported to fail, triggering an intermittent air bag warning light.
- Second-row buckle spacing has been described as too narrow to properly install a child seat between the latches.
- One owner reported a right passenger seat belt that clicks as if latched but then releases.
When 2010 Chevrolet Traverse seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 2, 2010, latest Mar 11, 2025.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
- NHTSA 14V266000May 20, 2014Seat Belts1,339,355 vehicles
Seat belts
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.
- NHTSA 10V375000Aug 12, 2010Seat Belts207,210 vehicles
Seat belts
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.
Seat Belts complaints by Traverse model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?
- NHTSA lists 25 seat belt complaints for the 2010 Traverse, which is 4% of the 669 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a seat belt recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?
- Yes. Recall 14V266000 covers lap pretensioner inspection and repair, and recall 10V375000 addresses second-row seat side trim shields that restrict belt upward rotation and can require buckle replacement.
- At what mileage do seat belt problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported seat belt complaints for the 2010 Traverse is 84,000 miles.
- Did the seat belt issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2010 Traverse shows 2 crashes and 5 injuries reported, with no fires.
- Are seat belt complaints worse in 2010 than other Traverse years?
- The 2010 model year has the highest seat belt complaint count among Traverse years listed, at 25 complaints and a 4% share, compared to lower counts in most later years.