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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 5 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 45,547 miles
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The seat belt light dashboard light indicator and the chimes sound when the seat belt is engaged it goes off and then it comes back on as you're driving down the road there is a known problem for the 2010 Chevy Malibu for the same condition
- Dunedin, FL, USA
The contact owned a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle on the front passenger side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back, neck, leg, and arms, which continuously required medical treatment. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,900.
- Sewell, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 25 mph, the front driver side seat belt loosened. The contact had to readjust the seat belt to make it tight. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,140. Updated 07/22/16
- West Warwick, RI, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 20 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not properly restrain the contact. The contact sustained a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 60,000.
- Dallas, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Brick, NJ, USA
I was stop at a red light and my dash read service airbag. I started to drive off and the dash started flashing service airbag. When in motion and as I start ignition. Also my seatbelt sometimes lock or not lock and is very loose as I adjust seat.
- Lamar, MS, USA
I took my 2011 Chevrolet Malibu in for GM recall #15031, NHTSA recall # 15V269. This is how my front passenger seat belt was returned to me after the service was done by mall Chevrolet in cherry hill, NJ. The front passenger belt is completely unsafe as installed by mall Chevrolet in cherry hill, NJ.
- Haddon Township, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Waxhaw, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 02/10/16
- Plankinton, SD, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. When the contact sat behind the wheel, he pulled the seat belt to restrain himself and the tensioner cable fractured and became detached from the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 02/12/16
- Waco, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts) however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Niles, IL, USA
The flexible steel cable that connects the safety belt to the vehicle at the outside of the front outboard seating positions has fatigued and separated over time as a result of occupant movement into the seat. This recall is a disgrace! when will a remedy be found so this can be fixed?
- Madawaska, ME, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact noticed that there was smoke coming from the vehicle and then the vehicle caught fire. The contact mentioned that the fire initiated on the trunk near the fuse box. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V269000 (seat belts) and 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) but the remedy was not available for several months. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
- Kouts, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts); however, the part to the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Bethel , CT, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Essex, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Wheaton, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the seat belt was bent since the vehicle was purchased. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 11/19/15
- Gulfport, MS, USA
GM issued a recall for my 2011 Chevrolet Malibu on May 6, 2015. It is now mid September 2015 and they have not remedied the problem.
- Madawaska, ME, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was parked, it was discovered that the driver side safety belt cable sleeve was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 11/09/15
- Maple Wood, NJ, USA
- Hamburg, NY, USA