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

NHTSA lists 16 seat belt complaints for the 2010 Malibu, which is about 1% of the 1,359 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2010 Chevrolet Malibu seat belts?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the seat belt problem area on this model year.

At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2010 Malibu is 69,000 miles.

Have seat belt failures caused crashes or injuries in the 2010 Malibu?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2010 Malibu shows 3 crashes and 7 injuries, though no fires.

How does the 2010 Malibu compare to other years for seat belt complaints?

The 2010 Malibu had 16 seat belt complaints (1% share), while 2011 and 2012 had higher counts of 53 and 47 complaints (5% share each), making 2010 relatively lower by comparison.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 16 seat belt complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, about 1% of its 1,359 total complaints that year. Three crashes and seven injuries were linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 69,000. No recall covers seat belts for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints: 16; 1% of 1,359
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 stays illuminated even when the belt is properly buckled, sometimes intermittently tied to temperature.
Driver-side seat belt buckle fails to register as latched, triggering a dinging chime that will not stop.
Front passenger seat belt fails to latch at all on repeated attempts.
During crash events, seat belts reportedly failed to restrain occupants, occurring alongside airbags that did not deploy.
Some owners report the seat belt light issue appears together with unrelated warning lights such as traction control or engine indicators.

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.

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, which is about 1% of the 1,359 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2010 Chevrolet Malibu seat belts?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the seat belt problem area on this model year.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2010 Malibu is 69,000 miles.
Have seat belt failures caused crashes or injuries in the 2010 Malibu?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2010 Malibu shows 3 crashes and 7 injuries, though no fires.
How does the 2010 Malibu compare to other years for seat belt complaints?: The 2010 Malibu had 16 seat belt complaints (1% share), while 2011 and 2012 had higher counts of 53 and 47 complaints (5% share each), making 2010 relatively lower by comparison.