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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,547 miles

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2011 Chevrolet Malibu seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #50

Jan 262024

Malibu

  • 89,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #49

Apr 012023

Malibu

  • miles
Driverside Airbag light will come on with Service Airbag message. This does occasionally turn off but comes back for days or weeks at a time. Driver side seatbelt light will randomly come on and stay on or turn off. Both airbag and seatbelt light may be on at the same time. If they are all off or the airbag light turns off it's only for a day or two. Most of the time it will be the airbag light only that is on and tends to stay on longer than seatbelt light.

- Dixon , IL, USA

problem #48

Feb 012023

Malibu

  • 66,800 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the driver-??s side seat belt lap strap had separated from the floor anchor bolt. The contact stated that the lap belt failed to properly restrain the driver while seated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V269000 (Seat Belts). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 66,800.

- Endicott, NY, USA

problem #47

Jul 072020

Malibu

  • 132,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While my seatbelt is fastened the seatbelt notification goes off as if its not fastened. Also as I'm accelerating it's like my car struggles to get to 40 mph. Sometimes I have to give it a little more gas for it to go over

- New Church, VA, USA

problem #46

Jan 012020

Malibu

  • miles
When the car in motion. The steering makes a loud noise when turning the wheel. And the air bag indicator just popped on. Stating service the vehicle.

- Whites Creek, TN, USA

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problem #45

Dec 042019

Malibu

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was at a standstill, the seat belt cable fractured. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts). The vehicle was taken to gateway Chevrolet Cadillac (located at 501 38th St S, fargo, nd 58103, (701) 282-5522) where it was diagnosed that the pretension cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.

- Fargo, ND, USA

problem #44

Nov 052019

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

These are recalls that I was never made aware of and have not been repaired.

- Cranston, RI, USA

problem #43

May 162019

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 89,865 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to dick genthe Chevrolet (866-874-7380, located at 15600 eureka rd, southgate, mi 48195) and the contact was asked if she wanted the vehicle repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V269000 (seat belts). The contact approved the recall repairs. Six days later, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not ready and she was not allowed to see or retrieve the vehicle. The contact was called two hours later to pick up the vehicle. When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated. The technician informed the contact that the failure made the vehicle unsafe to drive and it needed to be diagnosed. The contact stated that there was no air bag failure with the vehicle prior to the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered a $250 discount towards the repairs ("take or leave it"). the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,865. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Wyandotte, MI, USA

problem #42

Jun 012019

Malibu

  • 130,000 miles
Broken welds under the seat where they should never be broken, very dangerous! seat is all the way down, driver side seat has collasped

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #41

Apr 272019

Malibu

  • 149,000 miles
The seat belts on this vehicle have some issues. I was involved in a wreck lately and I was hurt really bad from the seat belt on the Chevy. The seat belt dinted into my body causing some really bad pain when the accident occurred.

- Richmond, IN, USA

problem #40

Mar 262019

Malibu

  • 111,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving straight on the interstate when the cruise control deactivated itself. The seat belt light stays lit most of the time. It says service air bag and traction system. Traction system light goes off and on, but the air bag light stays on. Doesnt reset even when unhooking the battery and rehooking it up. Car makes rattling noise from front end. Pulls hard to the right.

- Lewiston, ME, USA

problem #39

Apr 052019

Malibu

  • 165,000 miles
While driving and stationary the inside lights blinks, the power steering cane on twice and I have my seatbelt on the light indicator comes on while the it's connected

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #38

Aug 282017

Malibu

  • 80,000 miles
Takata recall the service tech at the dealership said the airbag could deploy while driving causing my daughter to be in danger at all times. Airbag warning light stayed on even after replacing the airbag.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #37

Jan 302019

Malibu

  • 173,000 miles
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.

- Chesterland, OH, USA

problem #36

Jan 012019

Malibu

  • 107,000 miles
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.

- Belmont, NC, USA

problem #35

Dec 112018

Malibu

  • 0 miles
I purchased this car on 11/30/2018 and noticed now that there was a recall on the seat belts. My car belts have not been replaced.

- El Mirage, AZ, USA

problem #34

May 252018

Malibu

  • miles
The car wont start bring 3 times at dealer ship no funs any reazon a but the problem

- Monona, WI, USA

problem #33

Feb 102018

Malibu

  • 170,000 miles
I was driving on the the and the power steering, locked up. I reached out to na dealer ship and they corrected that problem and my seat belt. The next day 2/10/2018. The car slowed down to maybe 8miles while I was driving, and enough power to the engine. Very danger, very danger. Thank god the car behind me was paying attention. I have had this car for 3 years. I myself came out of pocket for wiring problems. Car just stopping on the hyw, no power at all. I replaced that. This is a very dangerous car to be on the road. I know cars have issues. But all this 3 years and just stopping and slowing down is and will be the death of others. Chevy is supposed to be one of the best car making, but this is horrible. And a lot people from what I read are having issues. This very dangerous.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #32

Jan 172018

Malibu

  • 10 miles
Takata recall dealers are to attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and on the bas and harness connector, and relearn the brake pedal home position free of charge. And also dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket to re-locate the tensioner 30mm rearward. Dealers will also inspect the cable, and if necessary, replace the lap pretensioner. These repairs will be completed free of charge.

- Cedar Falls, IA, USA

problem #31

Dec 062016

Malibu

  • miles
I call wylie musser motor S for service and they said they will repair when they have the order. It has been 2 years and still no call back for service.

- Terrell, TX, USA

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