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2007 Chevrolet Malibu: seat belt won't latch or retract

5 of the 977 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu describe seat belt won't latch or retract.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
78,000
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year

  • 2023
    1
  • 2019
    1
  • 2017
    4
  • 2016
    4
  • 2015
    1
  • 2014
    4
  • 2013
    4
  • 2012
    4
  • 2011
    6
  • 2010
    8
  • 2009
    2
  • 2008
    4
  • 2007
    5
  • 2006
    3
  • 2005
    2
  • 2004
    3
  • 2002
    4
  • 2001
    5
  • 1999
    4
  • 1998
    10
  • 1997
    4

What owners say

Filed Dec 13, 2015 · Seats · 78,000 miles · WI

A squeaking sound is coming from the driver's side seat whenever I am sitting in the seat. The seat squeaks worse when the car is being driven. Upon examination it was discovered that the seat frame was broken at the point where the seat belt buckle anchors to the seat frame. The car has never been in an accident and is well maintained. This appears to be a common problem with chevrolet malibus, pontiac g6 and saturn aura models: http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/printthread.php?t=26433&pp=40.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Seat belts · 120,000 miles · NC

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 carolina, we are required to wear a seat belt and although I can put the seat belt on, it would not hold me in the vehicle if I was to have a wreck.

Filed Dec 9, 2013 · Seat belts · 105,785 miles · MO

Seatbelt retractor stopped working unable to use seatbelts.

Filed Apr 7, 2013 · Seat belts · 73,210 miles · NY

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 covers and also is to hold spring clamp onto seat belt shaft is not strong enough to hold device in position to keep tension and engage collision lock of belt . This is a very serious safety issue.

Filed Jul 30, 2007 · Seat belts · 2,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt does not accommodate an adult. There is a stitching on the seat belt that becomes stuck in the retractor. The dealer replaced the seat belt, however, the failure still persists. The manufacturer offered to install a seat belt extender. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 2,000. The consumer provided a repair invoice and the bill of sale for the vehicle. Updated 08/13/07

Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu seat belt

Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu?

5 of 977 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu (1%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1998.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu?

There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu

Power steering loss 198Steering lock-up 90Fuel gauge 66Check engine light 57Engine failure 54Jerking 54Loss of power 52Airbag light 45Adaptive cruise 27Harsh shifting 20Steering noise 18Fuel pump 16Stalling 14Pulling 11No deployment 9Won't start 7Ball joint 6Grinding brakes 6ABS 5Knocking 5Shudder 5

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