2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Belts Problems
- 10
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- seat belt · 17 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seat Belts · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply excessive force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The seat belt warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10689975
Seat Belts
Was driving vehicle when i heard a "metal piece drop" and my drivers seat belt unrolled in my lap. I guess the metal thing i heard fall was the tension piece that lets the seat belt pull out & retract back when not using the seat belt. I called the dealership & they say it is not a safety recall on this and it would cost me app. $365 to get a new seat belt installed. I feel it is a "safety" issue!!! In north…
ODI 10630705
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
The buckle for the passenger side seat belt stop working on my 2007 chevy malibu, airbag light on for no reason , i lock the car come back all doors are unlocked. *tr
ODI 10532879
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the passenger's side seat belt was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed the contact that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10588639
Seat Belts
Seat belt retractor driver side spring has come unhooked from square sided shaft that retracts seat belt . Seat belt is rendered useless when this happens , as entire belt pulls out and is unable to be tightened down across lap or shoulder as this happened when i was driving down highway . If this were to happen before a collision serious injury could occur . On examining retractor i found that plastic cover that…
ODI 10507401
Seat Belts
Drivers seat belt unspools completely when driving and stays that way. Dealer quotes just under $400 to repair. Have it repaired and two months later does the same thing while standing still and pulling out seat to buckle.. Auto is now unsafe to drive without working seatbelt. *tr
ODI 10691291
Seat Belts
Seatbelt retractor stopped working unable to use seatbelts. *tr
ODI 10555304
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The following codes are active; p0463 fuel level sensor a circuit high input, b0561 abs $43 sys disabled and c0561 sys disabled issues. The fuel gauge was fluctuating, but has now stopped working. The service engine soon light came on and will not reset to off. The service seat belt warning message came on. The problems were intermittent prior to 50,000 miles, but now, just after 50,000 miles nothing resets. I have…
ODI 10452411
Seat Belts
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was parked a passenger noticed that the seat belt stitching was loose on one of the rear seat belts. She later was advised that all three rear seat belts stitching came loose. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and she was advised that the entire rear seat belt assembly needed replacing to include the buckles. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10378113
Seat Belts
Driver's side seatbelt shoulder harness warning light and buzzer comes on even though the belt is engaged in locking mechanism. This has occurred several times in the last week. *tr
ODI 10299090