Five problems related to front seat belt anchorage have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Passenger's seat belt is jammed within retracting mechanism and will not release, causing seat belt to become inoperable. The seat belt became inoperable at low milage and the consumer wants reimbursment of cost of repair.
Female seatbelt part broken.
When traveling and applying brakes, they make a grinding noise when making a turn. Dealership is aware of problem. Transmission mounts were replaced. Safety belt fixed 2 times. Power steering hoses and lines replaced, parts were missing from steering gear assembly.
Driver's side seat belt locked up, replacement locked up also.
Button on left front seat belt missing.