2004 Chevrolet Malibu seat belts complaints

Filed Apr 8, 2008 · Airbags, Seat belts · 100,000 miles · VA · crash · fire · 2 injuries

The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu sedan. While driving 30 MPH, she crashed into a dirt mound and blacked out. When the driver side air bag deployed, the steering wheel was detached. There was smoke and some flames present around the steering wheel. The driver was able to regain consciousness, smelled smoke and stopped the vehicle by shifting the gear into park. The seat belt also broke, threw the contact into the rear seat and the vehicle flipped over into a field and was destroyed. The driver sustained a concussion, whiplash and the passenger had minor injuries. The passenger air bag deployed normally. Pictures and a police report and pictures are available. The fire department attempted to determine the cause of fire and was unsuccessful. The failure and current mileages were approximately 100,000. Rk updated 5/5/08

Filed May 31, 2005 · Airbags, Electrical · 23,500 miles · MI

The car cut off while I was driving and in heavy traffic more than once. There was no warning that this would happen. The car was serviced before for this problem but it continued to happen. I have had 3 recalls, the horn fuse has been replaced twice, and the blinker is currently out. The steering collar has also been replaced. This car was supposed to be a new car.

Filed Jan 25, 2005 · Seat belts, Steering · 5,300 miles · MI

The vehicle lost power steering control while driving 25 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that the power steering module needed to be replaced. *jb the adjuster assembly on the passenger seat belt was replaced.

Filed Jul 16, 2004 · Seat belts · NY

Recall not completely fixed by dealer! The ABS controller was reprogrammed, but the installation of a retainer in the front safety belt connectors was not repaired! The dealer said they are not aware of any such part to install!