2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 1%of 977 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,392miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seat belts of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 977 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,392 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving vehicle when I heard a metal piece drop and my drivers seat belt unrolled in my lap. I guess the metal thing I heard fall was the tension piece that lets the seat belt pull out & retract back when not using the seat belt. I called the dealership & they say it is not a safety recall on this and it would cost me app. $365 to get a new seat belt installed. I feel it is a safety issue!!! In north carolina, we are required to wear a seat belt and although I can put the seat belt on, it would not hold me in the vehicle if I was to have a wreck.”
NHTSA complaint #10630705, filed 2014-09, 120,000 miles“Seat belt retractor driver side spring has come unhooked from square sided shaft that retracts seat belt . Seat belt is rendered useless when this happens , as entire belt pulls out and is unable to be tightened down across lap or shoulder as this happened when I was driving down highway . If this were to happen before a collision serious injury could occur . On examining retractor I found that plastic cover that covers and also is to hold spring clamp onto seat belt shaft is not strong enough to hold device in position to keep tension and engage collision lock of belt . …”
NHTSA complaint #10507401, filed 2013-04, 73,210 miles“The following codes are active; p0463 fuel level sensor a circuit high input, b0561 ABS $43 sys disabled and c0561 sys disabled issues. The fuel gauge was fluctuating, but has now stopped working. The service engine soon light came on and will not reset to off. The service seat belt warning message came on. The problems were intermittent prior to 50,000 miles, but now, just after 50,000 miles nothing resets. I have found that this is a common problem and the repairs are very expensive, yet nothing has been done to convince GM to recall and make repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10452411, filed 2012-03, 45,000 miles“The front passenger seat belt on my 2007 chevy mailibu has stitching that does not allow it to position itself easily on smaller persons. The seatbelt often does not fit snug because the stitching does not slide easily through the buckle so the lap belt isn't sitting snugly. I have already had it in twice and the belt they reorder has the same problems and they say that they can't do anything more.”
NHTSA complaint #10193947, filed 2007-06“The buckle for the passenger side seat belt stop working on my 2007 chevy Malibu, airbag light on for no reason , I lock the car come back all doors are unlocked.”
NHTSA complaint #10532879, filed 2013-07Related service bulletins
- 10239755Jul 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 | 47 | 5% |
| 2011 | 53 | 5% |
| 2010 | 16 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 13 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 14 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 13 | 2% |
| 1998 | 24 | 2% |
| 1997 | 15 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
667 complaintsElectrical system
113 complaintsFuel system
87 complaintsAir bags
75 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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