Seat Belt Problems of Chevrolet Bolt Ev

Chevrolet Bolt Ev owners have reported 14 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Chevrolet Bolt Ev

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seat Belt problems
14

Seat Belt problem #1

The seatbelt grinds away the frame around it.

Seat Belt problem #2

Water has infiltrated the lower trunk area and fried the sound amplifier. The result is no sounds can be heard from the speakers. This includes sounds and warnings from the safety systems. Seat belt, adas, blis, onstar, turn signals, radio. The rear hatch seals seem to be intact and it is unclear how water is entering this lower area as there is no evidence of water anywhere else in the rear cargo area. A google search reveals many other bolt owners are experiencing the same issue.

Seat Belt problem #3

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v650000 (electric system) and 22v930000 (structure, seat belts) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Seat Belt problem #4

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v650000 (electrical system) and 22v930000 (structure, seat belts) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Seat Belt problem #5

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v650000 (electrical system) and 22v930000 (structure, seat belts) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Seat Belt problem #6

We are a municipally owned electric utility. We were notified of gm safety recall n222383791 on January 26, 2023, we have been unable to use our ev chevy bolt since that date due to the fact that this vehicle is driven by employees and we do not want to be liable if injury occurs. As of 3/20/23, the ev concierge told us that the part is not available yet. We need a solution soon.

Seat Belt problem #7

My driver's side seatbelt buckle will not latch onto the tongue. Sometimes I can get the buckle to latch onto the tongue by aggressively and repeatedly jamming the tongue into the buckle. Most of the time the tongue will not latch into the buckle. In the event of an accident, I'm concerned that the buckle will not hold due to this intermittent latching issue.

Seat Belt problem #8

Gm recall #: n222383791 NHTSA #: 22v930 date issued: Dec 15, 2022 brought my vehicle in to complete repairs for recall on 1/12/23. Was told that a remedy is not available despite recall being issued since 12/15/22.

Seat Belt problem #9

Parking brake engages sporadically and automatically and sometime produce loud grinding noise in front of the car. Passenger rear middle seatbelt is not retracting automatically and is not self adjusting. Reverse camera has changed from a full screen view to a smaller screen with wide bars left and bottom of the image that now is hard to see. I believe this changed due to a software update with no warning. Dealer requests me to pay for this issues to be inspected. I believe this are safety concerns and chevy should recall them.

Seat Belt problem #10

Our brand new car is giving us a “service safety restraint system” warning. It constantly comes on and off over and over every minute or so and chevy is saying there is nothing wrong with the car. Please help.

Seat Belt problem #11

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Bolt Ev. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v650000 (electrical system) and 22v930000 (structure, seat belts) however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Seat Belt problem #12

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v650000 (electrical system) and 22v930000 (structure, seat belts) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle had reduced mileage for the battery charge down to approximately 80%. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Seat Belt problem #13

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 21v650000 (electrical system) and 22v930000 (structure, seat belts) however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact was unable to take possession of the vehicle due to the parts not being available for the recall repair. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Seat Belt problem #14

Center seat belt of back seat is fully extended and will not retract. This prevents the seat belt to be held snugly against the body or car seat.



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