2020 Chevrolet Traverse Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,319miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, 4% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,319 miles. 1 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.
“This started around may 2020... I was at about 2k miles in. I was told it was due to weather. And that they had other chevy with same issue- so it's normal . I bought the 2020 chevy Traverse brand new right off lot. After we packed up and visited family I noticed it had sounds. The sounds were like whining noises just loud and seriously obnoxious. It only happened we were turning vehicle at first. So we get home and it started being louder. …”
NHTSA complaint #11402990, filed 2021-03, 2,000 miles“1 year after buying my car two of my seat belts stop working one was the back driver side the clip doesn't stay in sometimes and then the middle seat and middle belt got stick in the seat and I wasn't able to pull it out to use it. I bought my car in Dec of 2020 and in October of 2024 my whole transmission went out which I never had any problems before not even a warning sign, I took it to a mechanic since it was only driving in first gear and they said it might be from the inside of the transmission when it was made they solenoids are bad.”
NHTSA complaint #11636706, filed 2025-01“The driver's seat belt would not buckle up or latch into the buckle. This issue started a couple of months ago but it just seemed to be stiffer than the other belts. Then suddenly it started to release while driving. Then we were not able to get it to work at all. The dealership was able to get the vehicle in immediately and replaced the seat belt assembly. My safety and the safety of any of my family driving this vehicle was a risk of a malfunctioning seat belt. I don't know if it would have held if I were to get into an accident and I'm concerned about the passenger seat as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11522197, filed 2023-05“There is a well known exhaust issue with the catalytic converter and the separating manifold and no recall has been issue yet. It causes the vehicle to lose pressure and shuts off in the middle of traffic. The seat belt secure locks are malfunctioning and could cause loss of life in the event of an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11751031, filed 2026-07“The contact owned a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 - 40 MPH, the contact rear-ended another vehicle. The driver's side front seat belt pre-tensioner was loose and did not restrain the contact in the seat upon impact. The air bags were deployed upon impact. The contact suffered bruising on her chest, a lacerated thumb, and a fractured elbow from the air bag deployment. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. …”
NHTSA complaint #11470463, filed 2022-06, 25,500 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 4% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 | 18 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 25 | 4% |
| 2009 | 17 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
70 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
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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