2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,824 miles. The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (38% of reports).
- 53seat belts complaints
- 72,824median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 15%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 20 of 53 complaints (38%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 29 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 53 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet Malibu seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Malibu | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Malibu | 3 | 0% | 96,336 |
| 2017 Malibu | 7 | 1% | 59,555 |
| 2016 Malibu | 9 | 1% | 54,225 |
| 2015 Malibu | 8 | 3% | 52,335 |
| 2014 Malibu | 7 | 2% | 74,000 |
| 2013 Malibu | 6 | 1% | 64,000 |
| 2012 Malibu | 47 | 5% | 57,500 |
| 2011 Malibu | 53 | 5% | 72,824 |
| 2010 Malibu | 16 | 1% | 69,000 |
| 2009 Malibu | 7 | 0% | 62,500 |
| 2008 Malibu | 4 | 0% | 69,500 |
| 2007 Malibu | 13 | 1% | 105,785 |
| 2006 Malibu | 4 | 0% | 10,500 |
| 2005 Malibu | 5 | 1% | 83,032 |
| 2004 Malibu | 14 | 1% | 60,390 |
| 2003 Malibu | 3 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2002 Malibu | 9 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2001 Malibu | 9 | 1% | 54,000 |
| 2000 Malibu | 2 | 0% | 27,000 |
| 1999 Malibu | 13 | 2% | 83,936 |
| 1998 Malibu | 24 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 1997 Malibu | 15 | 3% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Seat belts
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am reporting a serious safety issue involving my 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS related to the electronic stability control (ESC), traction control, and electric power steering systems. My vehicle is currently experiencing the following problems: * âService ESCâ warning message * âESC Offâ…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Chevrolet Malibus have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about seat belts for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu (5% of the 978 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu seat belts?
Yes: 1 safety recall list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do seat belts problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,824 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 20 of 53 complaints.
Other 2011 Chevrolet Malibu problems
See all 2011 Chevrolet Malibu problems or seat belts problems across all Malibu years.