Chevrolet Trax Recall R/2015/125: Front Seat Lap Belt Pre-tensioner May Not Function As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jul 2015
- Launched
- 38
- vehicles in the UK
- OSB15-13-014 (A140517) Trax
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Trax vehicles built between 15 November 2012 and 9 March 2013. The front seats are equipped with lap and shoulder belt pretentioners. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace both front pretentioners with lap belt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seats are equipped with lap and shoulder belt pretentioners. In certain head on or rear end collisions the lap belt pretentioner will deploy but not lock in the loaded position. This can increase the risk of injury when the conditions are met. Parts for the recall will not be available until October 2015.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT LAP BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED Defect: The front seats are equipped with lap and shoulder belt pretentioners. In certain head on or rear end collisions the lap belt pretentioner will deploy but not lock in the loaded position. This can increase the risk of injury when the conditions are met. Parts for the recall will not be available until October 2015. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both front pretentioners with lap belt.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could increase the risk of injury when the conditions are met.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace both front pretentioners with lap belt.
Are You Affected?
Trax built between 15 November 2012 and 9 March 2013 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 38 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 campaign code OSB15-13-014 (A140517) Trax or the DVSA reference R/2015/125. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveo, Cruze, Orlando, TraxChevrolet UK takata drivers airbag | Urgent | R/2025/036 | |
| TraxThe brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures | Urgent | R/2021/125 | |
| CruzeSeat belt mount may not be secure | Urgent | R/2011/058 | |
| MatizFront seat buckle will not latch | Urgent | R/2009/089 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2015/087 on 28 Apr 2015, for clutch pedal may fail. The one launched after it was R/2015/114 on 31 Jul 2015, for engine may start inadvertently. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/125, launched 17 July 2015. 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.