On [XXX] around 1pm me and my mom were in a bad accident we were driving on [XXX] through Columbus Ohio to go down to Kentucky we were at least 50 feet from the truck that was pulling a camper when all of sudden the camper had no brake lights and was not moving my mom pushed the brake all the way to the floor you could feel the car trying to stop but it wasn’t stopping we were only going 25 and should have been able to stop . But we didn’t by till we were in the camper bumper driver side airbag went off but mine in the passenger seat didn’t forcing my head to fly forward then back my seat belt locked to hard I felt I couldn’t breath and I had just had my appendix removed two days before the accident I was screaming in pain I was later on took to the hospital to make sure I was not bleeding on the inside I now sit in my bed feeling hopeless in so much pain . Since I was been laying in bed I Kelly blue booked our 2011 Chevy Malibu to see what I could possibly get from it but then found out there was not one but three recalls Airbag, brakes, and seat belts but I was never notified i did some more digging and found out these are all new my question is why was I never notified about this we have had this car five years and I found all these recalls going all the back to 2020 and we have had it since 2021. I blame Chevy for my car accident they failed to tell me something major was wrong with my brakes and airbag. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2011 Chevrolet Malibu: seat belt won't latch or retract
6 of the 978 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH and turning the steering wheel to the left to enter the left lane, the steering wheel was difficult to operate. The contact used extra effort while turning the steering wheel to keep from crashing into the highway barrier. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to exit the highway and stopped the vehicle. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the power steering functionality returned. The contact stated that later in the day the failure reoccurred. The contact repeated the process and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred a third time however, after turning off and restarting the power steering functionality had not returned. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the power steering torque angle sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the seat belt warning light was illuminating with the seat belt securely buckled. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light was illuminated with the seat belt buckled. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
The cable to the driver's side seat belt broke. Evidently, other malibu's this year had a recall for this exact problem. But, my VIN # is not accepted. Chevy is unwilling to accept responsibility. Severe injury or death could easily have been the outcome if this happened in an accident. The vehicle was stationary when it came completely apart.
107,000 miles seat belt buckle does not sense seat belt is buckled. Seat belt alarm chimes with belt buckled. Dealer says part is not covered by special campaign. There was a recall a few years ago for seat belt issue and I thought the warranty was extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 MPH, the front driver side seat belt loosened. The contact had to readjust the seat belt to make it tight. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,140. Updated 07/22/16*lj
I was stop at a red light and my dash read service airbag. I started to drive off and the dash started flashing service airbag. When in motion and as I start ignition. Also my seatbelt sometimes lock or not lock and is very loose as I adjust seat.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on regular inspection of the Seat Belt Lap Anchor.
- This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
- Special Coverage
- This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate...
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating...
- Seat belts: front: webbing
- This informational bulletin provides information on availability for the seat belt extender.
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 05-09-40-002F to add the 2013-2014 model years.
Related recalls
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.
- Risk
- If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket and inspect the flexible steel cable, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 15031.
Recall number 15V269000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu?
6 of 978 owner complaints about the 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Malibu?
There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
Headlights 128Check engine light 111Loss of power 107Power steering loss 67Stalling 56Airbag light 49Jerking 38Won't start 30Transmission failure 25Engine failure 24Steering lock-up 24Fuel pump 23Warning lights 22No deployment 16Won't shift 15ABS 13Adaptive cruise 11Harsh shifting 10Hesitation 10Wipers 10Fire or smoke 9Sudden acceleration 9Door locks 7Pulling 7Ball joint 6Brake failure 6Overheating 6Slipping 6Grinding brakes 5
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