general problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse

Ten problems related to seat belt have been reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse based on all problems reported for the 2018 Traverse.

1 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2025

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.

2 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2023

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

3 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2022

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.

4 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2022

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.

5 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

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.

6 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2020

Chevy states open recall n192223110 and n192266190.

7 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2020

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.

8 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated when the vehicle on a hill and the when the seat belt it not fasting, the vehicle would roll backward and stalled, the contact also stated that when apply the brake pedal once or twice, the vehicle failed to stop. The failure recurred when the seat belt not on. The hill brake does not engage. The vehicle was taken to wentworth motors dealer, (139 franklin st, dansville, NY 14437, (585) 204-0905) and was informed that when the seat belt does not apply the hill brake does not engage. The technician informed the contact that there was not fix for the failure and was to keep his seat belt on. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 21,958. Aw.

9 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2019

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.

10 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2018

Child(ren) are at risk in the 2nd row as the seat belt no longer fastens.



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