2001 Chevrolet Silverado seat belts problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Oct 14, 2005
“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 .”
filed Jan 12, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the…
09-09-40-001C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 3, 2015
Seat Belts problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 Silverado | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 Silverado | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Silverado | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 Silverado | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Silverado | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Silverado | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 Silverado | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.