Problems with 2005 Chevrolet Aveo SEAT BELTS

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet aveo. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal failed and would depress to the floor whenever the vehicle was driven downhill. the contact was able to slow the vehicle down by applying the brakes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the failure was unknown. the contact also stated that the seat belt material began to get fuzzy and would get caught in the retractor. the dealer stated that the seat belt needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 20,000.

Ltr fm request the investigation of his 2005 chevrolet aveo his seatbelt failed and airbags did not deployed in accident**cc the consumer stated he was rear ended on july 30, 2007 which rendered him unconscious and he woke up in an ambulance. the consumer was thrown from the drivers seat, even though he had on his seat belt, through the passenger door window, breaking it in the process, the door did not open. the consumer was seen being ejected out the window. the consumer then hit another vehicle from the rear. the consumer further stated even though the car was severely damaged the air bags did not deploy. the consumer stated he would like an investigation as to why his seat belts failed and air bags did not deploy during such a serious accident. *tr the consumer stated after speaking with other witnesses he was apparently hit in front and spun around and then hit once again in the rear. commonwealth of va police report attached. updated 10/03/07 *tr

Dt*: the contact stated the rear seat belts could not buckle into the corresponding latches, which required the belts to be crossed over to the other seat belt. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified. the manufacturer informed the contact that was the design of the seat belts and nothing was wrong. updated 12/18/2006 -*nm