2001 Chevrolet Silverado Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 877 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, 1% of the 877 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,500 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.
“The rear driverside seat belt in my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado will not release to let me use it.I first noticed it about a year ago after I heard about a GM seatbelt recall. With it not working, I am unable to put both carseats in the back.”
NHTSA complaint #10139753, filed 2005-10, 40,000 miles“Stopped at redlight and was hit in rear of our Chevrolet Silverado ext.cab pickup. Driver and passenger in front seats were injured. Seatbelt shoulder straps did not lock .”
NHTSA complaint #10000972, filed 2003-01, 41,000 miles“After purchasing the vehicle, I found that the safety bely system was causing pain in my shoulder. This is a result of a serious safety defect in the design of the passanger restraint system which prevents the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt from being adjusted so that the driver and/orpassanger can properly bukle the seat belt. This design present serious and potentialy life threatening consequences for the driver and occupents in the event of an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #745360, filed 2001-05“Selt belt is locking under low speed movment forward and has potental for causing accident/ crash when looking over sholder to your left. Not a very comfortable feeling not being able to look when you need to..”
NHTSA complaint #750107, filed 2001-08“The 3-point safety belt cuts into my shoulder and causes severe pain even when the vehickle is not moving. The safety belt cannot be adjusted to correct tis problem. This problem was not noticed a the time vehicle was purchased due to teh short duration of the test drive, and the heavy coat that was worn at the time. If the safety belt causes pain and discomfornt after shor durations of wear, it is obvious that it would cause severe injuries due to the design in the event of an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #746152, filed 2001-05Related 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…
- 10038294Jan 1, 2012Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky…
- 10012127Jul 1, 2004Repairing napped seat fabric.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 16 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 1% |
| 2000 | 16 | 1% |
| 1999 | 48 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 12% |
| 1990 | 4 | 16% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
418 complaintsEngine cooling
91 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsTires
56 complaintsBody and structure
53 complaintsAir bags
48 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
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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