Recalls for 2021 Chevrolet Malibu

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Posted on: 2021-08-20
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-20
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #3 - SEATS

Posted on: 2022-05-20
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov