2016 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 25%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,096miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 2016 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS, 25% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,096 miles. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a vehicle from a Chevrolet dealership, but I am not allowed to take it home. It sits on the dealer lot awaiting a fix for the seatbelt based on a recall. It's been almost a month since the seatbelt recall was announced but neither general motors, nor Chevrolet has given any indication of a timeline for the fix, or what the fix will be. The vehicle is currently stationary, parked on the back lot of the Chevrolet dealership near my house. …”
NHTSA complaint #10892578, filed 2016-08, 17 miles“I was in for body/paint service on 5/9/16 (ed rinke chevy) when it was brought to my attention that I had two open recalls. I offered to leave the vehicle but they said they had no parts to do the repairs at that time. So on 11/7/16 they called me and said they had the part (for the seatbelt) so I took the car in and waited for the repairs. After I got car back they told me they had too order the seatbelt part but fixed the other recall, they didn't have the right part too fix the seatbelt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10959644, filed 2017-03, 8,000 miles“I have attempted to buy a 2016 chevy ss. I contacted my deal on 7-2-16. My deal had to locate a vehicle in the color asked for which they did on 7-7-16, the same day GM issued a recall and stop sale for issues with the seat belt. It's been a month with no work on a fix, no timeline for a fix, or any idea as to when I can take home my brand new car.”
NHTSA complaint #10893103, filed 2016-08“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet ss. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 16v518000 (seat belts); however, the cable wires were visible. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion and the technician stated that the seat belt tensioner cable was coming apart and steel pieces were falling all over the driver's seat and floor. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer nor repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10985963, filed 2017-05, 13,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V638000Oct 15, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS and Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall…Covers: Chevrolet Cheverolet SS 2014–2016, Caprice Police Pursuit 2014–2016
- 17V437000Jul 10, 2017General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore…Covers: Chevrolet Cheverolet SS 2014–2016, Silverado 1500 2014–2017, Corvette 2014–2017 +16 more
- 16V651000Sep 8, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC…Covers: Chevrolet Cheverolet SS 2014–2016, Silverado 1500 2014–2017, Corvette 2014–2017 +16 more
- 16V518000Jul 8, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles manufactured May 14, 2013 through June 14, 2016…Covers: Chevrolet Cheverolet SS 2014–2016, Caprice Police Pursuit 2014–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10239755Jul 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS
12 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology