2004 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems
- 67
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- drivers seat · 19 records
- seat frame · 16 records
- side seat · 16 records
- seat broke · 12 records
- front seat · 11 records
- right side · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Seats · Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall my 2004 malibu does not have working cruise control , my wiring is barely working as in my locks won't work , my heat we only blows cold air on defrost my defrost barely clears my windows , my t\c light is the only light that stays on all the time and i barely have traction while driving if i'm trying to accelerate getting on the highway my wheel will lock or barely move and i have to let completely…
ODI 10939475
Seats
Front drivers power seat frame weld broke right side causing the seat to drop and wobble. Not safe with a seat not properly attached to seat track
ODI 10876242
Seats
Had been noticing progressively worsening sag in seat over past week. Got in car this evening and felt seat kind of pop. Seat now sags to back and to right. Found broken bracket on right front of driver seat frame; partly broken weld and partly "ripped" metal.
ODI 10845660
Seats
Power drivers seat frame weld broke causing the seat to wobble and not attached to mounts. Crash would not be safe because seat could separate. A real safety issue that needs a recall. Seat broke lose entering car
ODI 10928069
Seats
Side of the seat frame is broken. Happened while car was in motion.
ODI 10824941
Seats
The front driver electric seat sags to down and to the right. Bar across the bottom of front seat near motor as broken right near the weld.right before where it bolts down. Car was purchased and they this issue was found.
ODI 10820572
Seats
Noticed driver seat was tilted to the right when sitting on it recently. Inspected underneath and saw a weld that looks broken. Broken metal bar (image attached). Looked online and see many others have complained. Http://www.automotiveforums.com/t919217-discuss2004_chevy_malibu_maxx_broken_power_seat.html http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/malibu_maxx/2004/accessories-interior/seats-4.shtml dealer says it will…
ODI 10790251
Seats
The driver's seat is broken and dips down in front and to the right. It's like a bracket under the seat is broken. It's dangerous because every time i lean forward, my seat drops down in the front which could affect my driving. I have read online that there are many malibus with the same exact issue. *tr
ODI 10936347
Seats
Driver's seat rail broke. Seat tilts towards console, not allowing proper seat positioning and rocks back and forth.
ODI 10731843
Seats · Unknown Or Other
Underneath the front seat where a small pipe connecting the seat to the rails broke off at the weld. This made the driver seat to lean to the right and moves from side to side while driving. It's very unstable! It will be a cause of death or injury since the seat belt is part of the system. Upon closer look, it appears the job was not done properly. Poor welding and poor workmanship is very obvious upon inspection.…
ODI 10733528
Electrical System · Seats
While driving i5 north i adjusted my electronic front seat for more comfort, and when i did i found the seat moving closer to the dash board, i couldn't stop it or reverse it so i frantically went from the fast lane to the shoulder of the road almost crashing into someone. When i stopped i found myself almost trapped between the steering wheel and the seat my legs were almost jammed into the underside of the dash…
ODI 10721477
Seat Belts · Seats
I sat down in the vehicle and found that the drivers seat was leaning. I looked on line to see if i could fix it myself. I found a lot of complaints that the welds break and this is a common problem with these vehicles. I contacted chevrolet and they told me i had to have the vehicle checked by a chevy dealer. I brought the vehicle in and they told me that the seat welds did break. I am not an overly heavy person,…
ODI 10712320
Seats
Driver seat rail broke... I barley move the seat.. I'm 5'3" and my daughter is 5'2" she just started driving and tried to move the seat up just a little then we heard a loud screeching sound the seat did move up, but it was slow.. That's when i check to see what was wrong and the rail the seat is on was broke. There are several complaint about this same problem, so clearly it's not our fault. And why does it cost so…
ODI 10668109
Seats
My daughter purchased this car about a year ago, she stated the drivers side seat would not adjust. I assumed a bad adjustment motor. When i examined the seat i discovered that the welds on the front cross-bar and the rear cross bar were separated between the seat and lower adjustment frame, this causes the drivers seat to lean toward the center console and rear of the vehicle. Upon first examination i thought the…
ODI 10662386
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise emitted from the driver side seat. The contact also stated the driver side seat moved intermittently and leaned to the right. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the frame section needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10703355
Frame And Members · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front driver's seat wobbled and was unstable while operating the vehicle. The failure occurred constantly. An independent mechanic stated that the brackets needed to be welded and re-mounted on the frame to fully secure the seat. The mechanic stated that the frame and brackets were entirely rusted and the seat needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10640295
Seats
Upon entering the vehicle, the driver's side power seat collapsed, leaving the seat leaning backward and to the right. There appear to be broken frame welds on the right side where the up and down motor is located. As the seat is no longer attached to the frame, this is an extreme safety risk were there to be an accident; the driver would not be secure in the vehicle even with a seat belt engaged. *tr
ODI 10632613
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the driver's seat moved back and forth independently. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, it was found that drivers seat only had three metal brackets instead of the standard four. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect and did not offer any assistance. The vin…
ODI 10652853
Seats
Frame on drivers seat failed while adjusting seat. Seat no longer firmly attached to frame, risk of going through windshield in front end crash since seat no longer attached.
ODI 10731630
Seats
Something in the support brackets of the front seat snapped, and the seat now tilts to the side and rocks when turning in corners. *tr
ODI 10611163
Seats
My wife's 2004 chevy malibu driver's seat is broken and bobbles up and down and toward the right. According to info i've been reading on websites, many other drivers have had this problem. It appears that the welding has broken loose and causes the seat to bobble. This is a major safety hazard and needs to be addressed by gm. The following link will show all the complaints about this model malibu.…
ODI 10632617
Seats
The driver's seat is broken and rocks to the rear right. It appears the weld broke in the seat frame. I have read multiple complaints of this in the chevy malibu and wonder why a recall hasn't been issued. *tr
ODI 10597252
Seats
Driver seats tilts to the right and can not adjust forward or backward. Had it repaired at my local mechanic (re-weld) at a cost of $214.00. Now it is broken again. *js
ODI 10661882
Seats
The driver's seat is broken and rocks to the rear right. It appears the weld broke in the seat frame. This is the 2nd time the seat has broken. The first time, it was covered by warranty. I have read numerous complaints of this in the chevy malibu and am requesting that gm issue a recall. This is a significant safety hazard as the seat is not stable, especially during turning maneuvers. *tr
ODI 10598923
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that an unknown bar that was under the driver's seat became fractured and caused the seat to become unstable and wobble while the contact was driving at unknown speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 05/28/14*lj the consumer stated the seat bracket…
ODI 10578097