1997 Chevrolet Malibu seat belts problems

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 107,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Swerved to avoid a deer and struck a guard rail, head on. Air bags didn't deploy and seat belt didn't lock up. Police, fire, ambulance and tow truck driver couldn't believe the bags and seat belt failed. Daughter was driving and receive a concussion, a v shape cut in scalp requiring 17 stitches to close and severe bruising all over. Police thinks her head struck the steering wheel or possibly the rear view mirror. Slack in seat belt allowed too much body movement and the air bags failure cause the head trauma. Entire front end of car is destroyed so sensors should have activate.

Filed Mar 4, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · IN

There have been repeated failures with this automobile. The passlock anti-theft system often locks up the ignition, the headlamp and tail lamp assemblies have excessive moisture in them, causing the bulbs to burn out, the air conditioner fan motor shuts off, and the drivers seat is loose. These problems have repeatedly been reported to the dealers, and they have been unable or unwilling to repair them.

Filed Jul 22, 2003 · Seat belts · FL

The plastic locking latchplate on both the front driver and front passanger seat have broken. The dealer fixed the first problem because it was still under warranty, but now that the driver's side has broken and it is out of warranty, it will cost over $100 to fix it. The vehicle has not been in a crash.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Seat belts · 90,000 miles · IN

The driver/passenger side seat belt buckle snapped in half while in use.

Filed May 6, 2003 · Seat belts · DC · crash

Letter from phyllis gifford (fl) owner of a 1997 chevrolet malibu who wasa involved in an accident and seat belt was broken. Contacted gmc to repair/replace broken seat belt. Reply to orlando fl. District ofc atten: jon miller staff assistant. *ak *nlm.

Filed Apr 2, 2003 · Seat belts · KY

The rear seat belts were too short.

Filed Dec 3, 2002 · Seat belts · 84,000 miles · CO

The seat belt buckle is inoperative. The dealer is aware of the problem. *ts

Filed Nov 3, 2002 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA · crash · 1 injury

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Filed May 2, 2002 · Body, Electrical · KY

Consumer states intermittently the vehicle anti-theft light would come on while driving, within a few seconds it would start to flicker on/off, when this occurs the vehicle would cut off, dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb also, consumer states dealer replaced fuse, multifunction switch, dome lamp wiring, ignition lock cylinder, power steering hose, fuel pump, engine mount, heater, left door window switch, right front seat belt, left front door handle cover, and left front door lock switch.

Filed Feb 11, 2002 · Body, Seat belts · IL

Seat belt not working, all four tires are cracking all around the tread and sidewall. Lower control arm replaced and hood cable defective.