NHTSA Complaint #11558294 — 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11558294
Vehicle	2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	November 1, 2023
Date Filed	December 4, 2023
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while using the driver's side seat belt, the attachment on the seat belt fractured. The seat belt became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

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