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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Seat belts Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 733 total for the year
Median mileage
43,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 1% of the 733 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Takata recall - my car was involved in an accident, in motion, on a city street. My air bag did not deploy. My seat belt did not hold me. I took a hit to the head, having to have stiches, along with both eyes turning black/blue.”

NHTSA complaint #10816988, filed 2015-12, 43,000 miles

“When installing a child booster seat in the rear seat of our 2011 chevy Cruze the booster seat completely covers the safety belt latch making it impossible to latch the belt. This applies to both the right and left sides of the car. When I contacted the dealer they stated that this was a known problem with no alternative to correct the issue. The only way to latch the safety belt is to fasten it into the incorrect latch. This in my opinion creates a major safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10568093, filed 2014-03, 35,000 miles

“Cruze control fails to remain set and turns off on it's own resulting in reduction of speed when traveling. Rear seat belt buckles become non-functional and won't fasten, posing a safety hazard and making the rear seats unusable for passengers.”

NHTSA complaint #11352185, filed 2020-08, 135,000 miles

“Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet cruz. The contact stated that the passenger side rear seat belt buckle housing fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle was out of warranty, and it could not be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure was 34,000. Rk”

NHTSA complaint #10556187, filed 2013-12, 34,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. While driving approximately 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal approaching a stop sign, the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle that was traveling eastbound. The vehicle was launched over the median westbound lane and landed in a ditch. The seat belt failed to retract and caused the contact to sustain head injuries and bruises. Medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was pushed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11013963, filed 2017-08, 130,000 miles

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Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201914%
201833%
201711%
201631%
201542%
2014112%
201341%
201251%
201161%

Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Engine
257 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
193 complaints
Electrical system
96 complaints
Other or unknown
80 complaints
Brakes
75 complaints
Electronic stability control
75 complaints
Vehicle speed control
70 complaints
Steering
48 complaints
Fuel system
43 complaints
Air bags
40 complaints
Engine cooling
39 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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