This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2018 Chevrolet Traverse seatbelts problems
moderate Owners of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse have filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the seatbelts at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See seatbelts across all vehicles →
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$500
| Model year | seatbelts complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 Traverse | 9 |
| 2015 Traverse | 7 |
| 2016 Traverse | 4 |
| 2017 Traverse | 9 |
| 2018 Traverse (this page) | 9 |
| 2019 Traverse | 9 |
| 2020 Traverse | 7 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering seatbelts on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Customer Satisfaction Program - On certain vehicles, equipped with the second row bench seats (RPO ABC or ABA) may have a condition in which the second row middle seat belt buckle can fall down between the second row bench seats and be damaged when one portion of the bench is moved relative to the other. Dealers will add an elastic strap, inspect the second row middle seat belt buckle and hinge cover for damage and replace if necessary.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Customer Satisfaction Program - On certain vehicles, equipped with the second row bench seats (RPO ABC or ABA) may have a condition in which the second row middle seat belt buckle can fall down between the second row bench seats and be damaged when one portion of the bench is moved relative to the other. Dealers will add an elastic strap, inspect the second row middle seat belt buckle and hinge cover for damage and replace if necessary.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Second Row Center Buckle Not Latching Correctly.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of 2nd row center seat belt not retracting fully or unable to extract.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had seatbelts trouble with your 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?
Based on the 9 complaints filed, seatbelts issues most often appear around 26,186 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to seatbelts?
No active recalls currently cover seatbelts issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/Chevrolet/Traverse.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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