2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Passenger seat belt comes unbuckled for no reason. It also wont lock all the way when you plug it in. Release button some times stays in when you push it to take the seat belt off. Scared to ride in passenger seat because the seat belt does not work properly. No restraint nothing. Riding 45-50 MPH in passenger seat belt just unplugged all by it self would not plug back in because the button stays down. I had to hit it with a flsh light to get it to release.”
NHTSA complaint #10965996, filed 2017-03, 150,000 miles“The drivers seat belt failed to retract, allowing the latch plate to turn, the narrow side towards the seat back and in turn the wide side to the door, in the area of the cover of the air bag cover, when the door closed, a hole was made in the door panel and also the side of the seat back at the air bag cover.”
NHTSA complaint #562206, filed 2001-07“While driving the air bag light had come on intermittently and the air bag compartment appears warped due to the leather being separated from the compartment. The dealer replaced the side seat air bag retainer. The driver side seat belt had locked up, and the trim panel on the dash had fallen.”
NHTSA complaint #567839, filed 2002-11“Driver's restraint does not retract back into retractor. Dealer has repaired restraint seven times, but problem has reoccurred. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #895901, filed 2001-09Related recalls
- 00V228003Aug 7, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle…Covers: Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2000–2001, Impala 2000–2001, Venture 2000–2001 +13 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113787Aug 3, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
77 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsEngine cooling
48 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsExterior lighting
36 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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.
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