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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Belts Problems

6 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data

6
Complaints
1
Recalls
Mar 2020Dec 2019
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Seat Belts Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #21V649000

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

Owner Complaints (6)

criticalSEAT BELTS
Filed: May 2017

On 27 april, 2017, I was riding as a passenger in a 2017 malibu. We were travelling at approximately 50 MPH when we needed to stop rapidly, to avoid an accident. The passenger seat belt did not function at all.

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NHTSA #: 10983497
mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: Dec 2020

SEATBELT LOCKING UP. WILL NOT RELEASE. WILL 'CORRECT' ITSELF. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME BUT THAT DOESN'T HELP OF THE SEATBELT IS NON FUNCTIONAL. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD BE $400 TO FIX AND THE PART IS BACK ORDERED. LEADS ME TO BELIEVE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS THIS ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR THAT I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE. I USUALLY NOTICE THE PROBLEM WHEN PUTTING THE SEATBELT ON BEFORE MOVING ON THE ROAD.

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NHTSA #: 11378601
mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: Mar 2020

SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE WHILE BUCKLING, STUCK IN THE UNBUCKLED POSITION. WILL NOT RELEASE. STATIONARY.

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NHTSA #: 11319266
lowSEAT BELTS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2023

shift to park

NHTSA #: 11532546
lowSEAT BELTS
Filed: May 2022

The seatbelt became locked in the full retracted position and could no longer be used. The trim of the car was removed to confirm there were no obstructions or twists on the belt.

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NHTSA #: 11466542
lowSEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2019

Emgine reduced speed has been comin on for a while on most chevy models. The car immediately slows on the freeway during traffic and anywhere. The seatbelts do not always attach.

NHTSA #: 11290146

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