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2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Belts Problems

Seat Belts complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has 32 NHTSA seat belts complaints and 1 seat belts-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Electrical
236
Steering
190
Lights
115
Airbags
73
Other
67
Powertrain
44
Seat Belts
32
Engine
30
Seats
30
Brakes
24
Speed Control
18
Visibility
15
Structure
12
Wheels
8
Suspension
4
Fuel System
4

32

Complaints

1

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Seat Belts Recalls

15V269000

SEAT BELTS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the a...

All Seat Belts Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 14, 2025SEAT BELTSI have tried since July of 2025 to have a recall fixed I have been in contact with multiple dealersh...
Nov 1, 2023SEAT BELTSThe contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while using the driver's side seat...
Jul 16, 2023SEAT BELTSDriver safety belt lap anchor cable has broke and recall 15031 was already done not fixing the probl...
Mar 5, 2022SEAT BELTSThe cable that connects the drivers side seatbelt to the frame of the car completely severed in half...
Oct 4, 2020SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA ...
May 12, 2020SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI’m having recalled issues in my car, but the car has no recall on it
Mar 5, 2016SEAT BELTSTAKATA RECALL.
Dec 2, 2015SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2012 CHEVY MALIBU ON 3RD RECALL LIST. 1. BRAKES 2. SEAT BELTS. 3. THROTTLE-POSITION SENSOR. BUT YOU...
Nov 28, 2015SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Nov 9, 2015SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Nov 2, 2015SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Nov 2, 2015SEAT BELTS2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE RE...
Nov 1, 2015SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Oct 12, 2015SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEED...
Aug 24, 2015SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Jul 3, 2015SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Jun 26, 2015SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Jun 24, 2015SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRO...
Jun 17, 2015SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Jun 16, 2015SEAT BELTSI RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL REGARDING SAFETY RECALL 15031. THERE ARE DETAILED PICTURES SHOWING T...

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