2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu recall: seat belts

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on May 8, 2015. It covers about 437,045 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 437,045
reported: May 8, 2015
owners notified: Nov 16, 2015
related complaints: 100

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

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Malibu 2011-2012 2011 2012

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 100 complaints about seat belts problems.

2011 Chevrolet Malibu 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Questions about recall 15V269000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu seat belts?

Yes. Recall 15V269000, reported on May 8, 2015, covers about 437,045 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V269000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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