3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,120 miles

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problem #6

Jul 152023

Malibu

  • miles
shift to park

- Powell, TN, USA

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problem #5

May 282022

Malibu

  • miles
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.

- Southgate, MI, USA

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problem #4

Dec 072020

Malibu

  • 71,000 miles
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.

- Oshkosh, WI, USA

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problem #3

Mar 252020

Malibu

  • 47,162 miles
Seat belt would not release while buckling, stuck in the unbuckled position. Will not release. Stationary.

- Bemidji, MN, USA

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problem #2

Dec 012019

Malibu

  • 59,555 miles
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.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

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problem #1

Apr 272017

Malibu

  • 15,000 miles
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. Because I have zero trust in GM, I was protecting myself (the best one can) for just such an occurrence. This was a rental car, unknown which rental company, as I was a passenger. But this scares me because in December of 2000, I was driving a rented Pontiac Grand Am (truly the last time I have driven or ridden in a GM vehicle), and the seat belt, nor the air bag functioned correctly. Sadly, GM had known about both problems for years, but refused to issue a recall. I was nearly killed, and will suffer from a life altering tbi for the rest of my life. It is not surprising (at least to me) that GM still has issues with their seat belts. I just don't want anyone to repeat what happen to me. I can find out more information concerning where that rental car is from if necessary.

- Janesville, WI, USA

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