Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
| SB-07-09-41-010A | 02/01/2010 | 10034404 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: airbag light on, dtc b0071 and b0081 set (diagnose and replace right front seatbelt buckle, if necessary). upon investigation, the technician may find dtc b0071 set in the passenger presence system (pps) and | 11/10/2010 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-07-09-41-010A | 02/01/2010 | 10034404 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: airbag light on, dtc b0071 and b0081 set (diagnose and replace right front seatbelt buckle, if necessary). upon investigation, the technician may find dtc b0071 set in the passenger presence system (pps) and | 11/10/2010 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 02/15/2013 | 130000 | ||
| During normal use the driver's seat belt buckle will not enter into the latch so the seat belt cannot be fastened. this is not yet repaired. the dealer states this is not a no charge repair of this critical safety item (dealer estiamted $180 to $200 to replace). is this in accordance with nhtsa rules and requirements for seat belts? | |||
| 06/02/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park and would not allow the driver to move the vehicle at all. in addition, the driver side seat belt latch was fractured. the dealer and manufacturer were contacted but the failure was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 11/18/2010 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala lt. the contact stated that the front passenger seat belt malfunctioned and will not secure any more. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000. tb | |||
| 12/21/2008 | 36500 | 1 | |
| I purchased the 2006 impala in 11/2006 when stopping the steering and front end shakes and vibrates. 1st the keyless remotes stop working which included my automatic start not working that happened 12/7. i am a trooper so i waited took my car to the chevy dealer 4/08 and they said there was a recall on the system so they fixed that and my tire monitoring system(which went out again on 12/1/08). my seatbelts wont lock in you have to force it hard several times and then still comes out on both the passenger and drivers side. my rear left door stop wrkg 6/08 1st the door would not close now it does not open at all. on 12/21/08 the power steering went out while driving at 55mph on the expressway. also the heat stop working and the rear defrost 12/16/08 and it is freezing in chicago. took car to dealership and of course the warranty was expired so i was stuck paying the $300 bill for the power steering. my husband refused to pay the 400.00 for them to replace the thermostat and thermostat gasket. well two days later car is back in the shop because now 1/3/09 the water pump is leaking waiting on a callback now from the authorized mechanic with the final report on what all is wrong with this car that just came from the other authorized shop on 12/21. mind u the car was only driven like 4 miles b4 the other problems started happening. i have had it with this car. i will send in more information when i get the final verdict on the death trap from the authorized mechanic when he calls me back today 1/3/08. *tr | |||
| 09/18/2008 | 1 | ||
| Drivers side front and rear center seat belts are fraying and tearing under normal use and being told that is not covered under warranty by chevrolet dealer. *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/14/2007 | 28000 | 2 | 03/15/2006 |
| Filed previous complaint, #10202892. this was in reference to my seat belt retractor not locking on my 2006 impala. the new retractor the dealer put in my vehicle, also does not lock. i have already hit the steering wheel once, do i have to be seriously injured. called chevy again and they stated they were sorry for the inconvenience. they stated to take it back to the dealer and have yet another one put in. *jb | |||
| 09/12/2007 | 28000 | 1 | 03/15/2006 |
| Own 2006 chevy impala, noticed since began lease with vehicle that seatbelt doesn't always lock. driving on 9/12/07, had to slam on the brakes to avoid a vehicle running a red light, i flew forward into the steering wheel because the seat belt was not tight and locked. took vehicle to dealer the next day and they acknowledged the issue and replaced the seat belt parts. *tr updated 09/17/07. *jb | |||
| 01/05/2007 | 52000 | 1 | 02/01/2006 |
| Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact was traveling at 45 mph, the road conditions were snowy, the contact's vehicle hit a patch of ice and the vehicle began to fishtail. the contact lost control of the vehicle, struck an embankment, and went down into a ditch. the contact stated the seat belt pretensionser did not engage. the contact sustained severe injuries, and was transported to a hospital. the vehicle was towed to a body shop. a police report was filed. *ak updated 03/07/07. *jb | |||