How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu?

NHTSA lists 16 seat belt complaints for the 2010 Malibu, about 1% of the 1,361 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2010 Chevrolet Malibu seat belts?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the seat belt complaints for the 2010 Malibu.

What do owners say goes wrong with the seat belts?

Owners most often report the seat belt warning light or chime staying on even though the belt is buckled, along with some cases of the buckle failing to latch, particularly on the driver's side.

At what mileage do seat belt problems tend to show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 69,000 miles at the time of the reported failure.

Have seat belt complaints been linked to crashes or injuries?

Yes. The 16 complaints in this area are associated with 3 crashes and 7 injuries, though no fires were reported.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 16 seat belt complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, about 1% of its 1,361 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls filed for this component. Median mileage at failure was 69,000, and the complaints link to 3 crashes and 7 injuries.

Seat Belts complaints: 16; 1% of 1,361 complaints
All complaints this year: 1,361
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 69,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Seat belt warning light or chime stays on even when the belt is securely buckled, most often on the driver's side.
Driver's side seat buckle sometimes fails to register as latched, keeping the warning indicator lit despite repeated attempts to re-buckle.
Front passenger seat belt occasionally fails to latch at all after multiple tries.
Some owners report the seat belt warning issue appearing alongside unrelated dashboard warnings, such as traction control, ESC, or airbag lights, suggesting a shared electrical fault.
In crash situations, owners report seat belts failing to properly restrain occupants, contributing to injuries during collisions.

When 2010 Chevrolet Malibu seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 30, 2010, latest Jul 29, 2023.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Jul 2023; peak Jul 2010 (1).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Malibu model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20055 (1%)
20064 (0%)
200713 (1%)
20084 (0%)
20097 (0%)
201016 (1%)
201153 (5%)
201247 (5%)
20136 (1%)
20147 (2%)
20158 (3%)
20169 (1%)
20177 (1%)
20183 (0%)
20191 (1%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)
20222 (2%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu?: NHTSA lists 16 seat belt complaints for the 2010 Malibu, about 1% of the 1,361 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2010 Chevrolet Malibu seat belts?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the seat belt complaints for the 2010 Malibu.
What do owners say goes wrong with the seat belts?: Owners most often report the seat belt warning light or chime staying on even though the belt is buckled, along with some cases of the buckle failing to latch, particularly on the driver's side.
At what mileage do seat belt problems tend to show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 69,000 miles at the time of the reported failure.
Have seat belt complaints been linked to crashes or injuries?: Yes. The 16 complaints in this area are associated with 3 crashes and 7 injuries, though no fires were reported.