Chevrolet Matiz Recall R/2009/089: Front Seat Buckle Will Not Latch, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 1,741
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/089
- DVSA reference
Chevrolet recalled Matiz vehicles built between 8 June 2009 and 31 July 2009. The front seatbelt buckles may not lock when the user attempts to fasten the seatbelt thus rendering the seatbelt inoperative. The dealer will inspect the front seatbelts to ascertain whether they are in the affected range. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seatbelt buckles may not lock when the user attempts to fasten the seatbelt thus rendering the seatbelt inoperative.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH Defect: It has been identified that due to a manufacturing error the front seatbelt buckles may not lock when the user attempts to fasten the seatbelt thus rendering the seatbelt inoperative. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the front seatbelts inspected to ascertain whether they are in the affected range. Should this be the case the buckles will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat buckle will not latch.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the front seatbelts to ascertain whether they are in the affected range.
Are You Affected?
Matiz built between 8 June 2009 and 31 July 2009 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 1,741 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chevrolet, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
- Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2009/089. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matiz, SparkBraking performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2014/181 | |
| Aveo, Captiva, Epica, Kalos and 6 moreBraking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2012/090 | |
| Daewoo Matiz, MatizAirbag inflator may detach on deployment | Urgent | R/2005/178 | |
| SparkChevrolet UK Spark hood striker replacement | Book soon | R/2024/003 | |
| TraxFront seat lap belt pre-tensioner may not function as intended | Urgent | R/2015/125 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2005/178 on 20 Dec 2005, for airbag inflator may detach on deployment. The one launched after it was R/2010/003 on 3 Mar 2010, for loss of steering control. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/089, launched 19 October 2009. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.