Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 253 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (208 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The slot in the b-pillar where the seatbelt enters and exits the trim when it's extended or retracted has an unrounded and sharp edge. Under normal use, this plastic edge cuts nylon fibers on the sides of the belt, leading to a overall loss in integrity of the safety restraint. 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 contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated the drivers steel cable that anchors the seat belt failed. No warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated the driver’s side seat belt was inoperable. The contact attempted several times but the seat belt had seized in place and was not retractable. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. Read details...
2010 Chevrolet Malibu. Attorney representing consumers writes in regards to vehicle front passenger air bag and seat belt malfunction. The consumer was rear ended, which in turn caused him to rear end the vehicle in front of him. Read details...