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2021 CHEVROLET MALIBU Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

2 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 22V359000
Report Date: May 19, 2022

SEATS

Defect Description:

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.

~221 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 21V649000
Report Date: August 20, 2021

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Defect Description:

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

~402 vehicles impacted

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