GM is recalling nearly 470,000 2011 and 2012 Chevrolet Malibus for a seat belt problem.
General Motors is recalling more than 520,000 Malibus, Chevy Colorados and GMC Canyon midsize pickup trucks for seat belt and seat frame problems. The two problems have resulted in one injury.
The automaker is recalling 468,887 Malibu sedans from 2011 and 2012 because the steel cables linked to the front seat belts can weaken due to the movement of passengers in those seats. Ultimately, the problem can cause the belts to fail, which resulted in one injury and 36 warranty claims.
Dealers will replace a mounting bracket and inspect the cable and replace it if needed. All repairs will be done free of charge.
The automaker is also recalling more than 52,000 2015 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyons due to faulty seat frame hooks, which may have been improperly installed during the vehicle’s production.
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If they aren’t properly installed, the seats may not remain attached to the vehicle in the event of a crash. Dealers will inspect the seats for proper installation and make sure the seat frame hooks are properly attached to the body.
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GM set a record last year by recalling nearly 27 million vehicles last year in the U.S. and 30.4 million in North America, as part of an industry-wide high-water market of more than 63 million recalls.
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On the flip side, the maker celebrated the production of its 500 millionth vehicle worldwide earlier this month at its Fairfax, Kansas, plant and is in the midst of a $5.4 billion investment program to improve the quality of its products.