2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA lists 21 seat belt complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 3% of its 608 total complaints, with a recall (14V266000) covering the lap pretensioner cable. Median mileage at failure was 65,000 miles, with one crash and one injury reported.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 21
- 3% of 608
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 65,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Owners report the lap pretensioner steel cable fraying or fracturing, sometimes tied to the recall repair itself.
- Second-row middle seat belts lock up and refuse to disengage after buckling, requiring owners to manipulate the retractor area to free them.
- Some owners describe the seat belt failing to restrain properly in a crash, with the buckle popping loose over bumps in the second row.
- Several complaints describe delays and part shortages when trying to get the recall remedy performed at dealerships.
- Owners report the seat belt buckle hardware near the door breaking off unexpectedly during normal use.
When 2011 Chevrolet Traverse seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 2, 2014, latest May 30, 2023.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2011 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.
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
- Does the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse have a seat belt recall?
- Yes. NHTSA campaign 14V266000, reported May 20, 2014, covers the lap pretensioner seat belt cable on the 2011 Traverse and related GM models; dealers inspect and repair or replace the cable.
- How common are seat belt complaints on the 2011 Traverse?
- NHTSA lists 21 seat belt complaints for the 2011 Traverse, which is 3% of the 608 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 65,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to seat belt problems?
- NHTSA data shows one crash and one injury among the 21 seat belt complaints for the 2011 Traverse, with no fires reported.
- Is the seat belt problem worse in 2011 than other Traverse years?
- The 2011 Traverse's 21 seat belt complaints (3% share) is close to nearby years like 2010 (25 complaints, 4%) and 2012 (15 complaints, 4%), so it is not an outlier within the model's history.