1997 Chevrolet Malibu seat belts problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Swerved to avoid a deer and struck a guard rail, head on. Air bags didn't deploy and seat belt didn't lock up. Police, fire, ambulance and tow truck driver couldn't believe the bags and seat belt failed. Daughter was driving and receive a concussion, a v shape cut in scalp requiring 17 stitches to…”
filed Mar 2, 2015
“There have been repeated failures with this automobile. The passlock anti-theft system often locks up the ignition, the headlamp and tail lamp assemblies have excessive moisture in them, causing the bulbs to burn out, the air conditioner fan motor shuts off, and the drivers seat is loose. These…”
filed Mar 4, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Malibu | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 Malibu | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Malibu | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 Malibu | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 Malibu | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Malibu | 47 | 5% |
| 2011 Malibu | 53 | 5% |
| 2010 Malibu | 16 | 1% |
| 2009 Malibu | 7 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.