2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Belts Problems
- 36
- 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.
Among these 36 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- seat belts · 28 records
- belts part · 18 records
- part recall · 12 records
- recall issue · 11 records
- issue failure · 11 records
- recall notified · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch and a truck. The front end of the contact's vehicle was severely damaged, but the air bags did not deploy. During the crash, the front driver side seat belt malfunctioned and unlocked. The contact sustained back, neck, and sternum injuries and was transported to the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11152401
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
While driving down the highway the chimes started dinging and the cabin filled up with smoke the airbag light came on after pulling over it was discovered that the front seat belts were locked in the wearing position
ODI 11114996
Air Bags · Power Train · Seat Belts
My car won't go when stepping on the gas peddle in drive. When i stop at the light or to brake the car won't go when pushing the gas peddle in drive it doesn't do anything. I had to have the car towed 2x due to this issue. I only have 67k miles on this car. I've been told it's the transmission problem and need a new one. This should not be happening with the car. This is danegerous and unable to drive at this point.…
ODI 10927580
Seat Belts
TAKATA RECALL.
ODI 10845744
Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
2012 chevy malibu on 3rd recall list. 1. Brakes 2. Seat belts. 3. Throttle-position sensor. But you say your not going to repair 3rd item unless i have a problem.
ODI 10808073
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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.
ODI 10808447
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts). The part needed to repair the vehicle 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10789166
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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.
ODI 10825814
Seat Belts
2012 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete recall notice 15v269. *smd the consumer stated it has been almost have a year. *jb
ODI 10806985
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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.
ODI 10825815
Electronic Stability Control · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the service electronic stability traction control warning light flashed as the vehicles speed reduced. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was parked at the contacts residence. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts) but…
ODI 10817552
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10758727
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in july of 2015 and was waiting on the recall repairs. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The…
ODI 10733604
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10839638
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While turning the vehicle at an unknown speed, the front driver seat began to move. The contact noticed that the sleeve covering the flexible steel cables were fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts); however, the part needed to repair the recall was unavailable. The…
ODI 10730147
Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the air bags failed and the seat belts did not restrain the front driver and the front passenger. The contact and passenger sustained minor injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10726673
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 10/22/2015 *cn
ODI 10749238
Seat Belts
I received a letter in the mail regarding safety recall 15031. There are detailed pictures showing the inspection process, which i performed and found the resulting cuts in the sleeve that are detailed. The letter states that if cracks or cuts are found, stop driving vehicle immediately and gm will tow the vehicle and provide a loaner car. I called a dealer with this information, they referred me to the chevrolet…
ODI 10731254
Engine · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact mentioned that the service engine warning lamp flashed numerous times and also that at times it failed to illuminate. In addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts) and stated that the remedy was not yet available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The…
ODI 10746848
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, a second vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. During the crash, the front end sustained extensive damage, but the air bags did not deploy. In addition, the contact indicated that both the driver and passenger side seat belts failed and separated from the seats during the crash.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10747051
Seat Belts
2012 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to a safety recall issue. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, they could not do anything further, until she received a second notice. *jb
ODI 10805776
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 11/09/15*lj updated 1/20/2016*js pdated…
ODI 10766420
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts) exceeded a reasonable amount of the time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the parts needed for repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10758822
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10761670
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10785276