How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?

NHTSA lists 18 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Traverse, which is 3% of the 547 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a seat belt recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?

Yes. Recall campaign 14V266000, reported May 20, 2014, covers the lap pretensioner on certain 2009-2014 Traverse vehicles; GM's remedy is inspection and, if necessary, repair or replacement of the lap pretensioner.

At what mileage do seat belt problems tend to show up on the 2014 Traverse?

The median mileage at failure among reported seat belt complaints is 64,126 miles.

Were there any injuries linked to seat belt problems on the 2014 Traverse?

NHTSA complaint data shows 2 injuries associated with seat belt issues on the 2014 Traverse, with 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.

Does every 2014 Traverse VIN qualify for the seat belt recall?

No. Some owners report their VIN did not appear in the recall database despite experiencing the same lap pretensioner failure described in campaign 14V266000.

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 18 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, 3% of its 547 total complaints, with 2 injuries reported and a median mileage at failure of 64,126. A related recall, campaign 14V266000, covers the lap pretensioner on affected VINs.

Seat Belts complaints: 18; 3% of 547
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 64,127 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Owners report the driver or front passenger seat belt lap pretensioner detaching or failing at the harness, sometimes while driving.
Some describe the seat belt buckle's outer case cracking or falling apart so the buckle will not stay latched.
Several report the service air bag light illuminating intermittently, later traced by a mechanic to a seat belt retractor or lap pretensioner issue.
A few owners with 2014 VINs found their vehicle was not listed as affected by recall 14V266000 even though they experienced the same pretensioner failure.
Owners describe dealership delays in obtaining recall parts or receiving notice that a purchased vehicle had an open seat belt safety recall.
One owner reported a driver side seat belt cable breaking while being put on.

When 2014 Chevrolet Traverse seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 18, 2014, latest Jun 18, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Jun 2025; peak Jun 2014 (1).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2014 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.

201025 (4%)
201121 (3%)
201215 (4%)
20134 (2%)
201418 (3%)
20159 (3%)
20164 (1%)
201711 (3%)
201811 (2%)
201913 (3%)
20209 (4%)
20212 (2%)
20223 (3%)
20231 (1%)
20241 (1%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?: NHTSA lists 18 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Traverse, which is 3% of the 547 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?: Yes. Recall campaign 14V266000, reported May 20, 2014, covers the lap pretensioner on certain 2009-2014 Traverse vehicles; GM's remedy is inspection and, if necessary, repair or replacement of the lap pretensioner.
At what mileage do seat belt problems tend to show up on the 2014 Traverse?: The median mileage at failure among reported seat belt complaints is 64,126 miles.
Were there any injuries linked to seat belt problems on the 2014 Traverse?: NHTSA complaint data shows 2 injuries associated with seat belt issues on the 2014 Traverse, with 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.
Does every 2014 Traverse VIN qualify for the seat belt recall?: No. Some owners report their VIN did not appear in the recall database despite experiencing the same lap pretensioner failure described in campaign 14V266000.