Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems |
The driver's side seatbelt does not lock when stressed. The passenger one does. Chevrolet will not fix it for free. A friend has the same vehicle and it didn't lock in an accident. She smashed her face off the steering wheel. We don't want to happen to our daughter. Read details...
Seat belt buckle on driver's side does not latch. No matter how often the belt tab is inserted into the buckle it will not latch. The release button is not stuck in. Attempted to lubricate buckle with wd-40, but no luck. Read details...
The consumer stated that after picking the vehicle up for repairs, she noticed that the back seatbelts had been snapped by the body shop. When the consumer unsnapped the seatbelts, she noticed that they wouldn't retract. Read details...