CHEVROLET 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Brand
CHEVROLET
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU vehicles due to seat belts issues. If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket and inspect the flexible steel cable, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15031.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026