2005 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems
- 60
- 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 · 17 records
- right side · 15 records
- side seat · 15 records
- seat frame · 12 records
- power seat · 10 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats
I was turning left onto a city street when i heard a loud snap and the right side of the drivers seat fell down and started to feel loose.
ODI 11287143
Seats
Driver's seat frame assembly mount is broken. Appears to be a safety issue since seat tilts to the right. If involved in an accident, there is no way the seat would remain in the car. The factory welds have broken.
ODI 10955706
Seats
Left front power seat welds broke. Right side of the frame both front and rear. Vehicle was stationary
ODI 10969816
Electrical System · Engine · Seats
While driving along the freeway, car dinged at me 3 times, reduced engine power warning came on, couldn't accelerate, braking power was reduced, traction control light came on. Had throttle body cleaned and inspected..worked good for about 3 days and is happening again. And now the weld is broken on the drivers seat! *tr
ODI 10933778
Seats
The drivers side seat broke loose from the right side and wobbles and in my opinion is causing a safety issue while driving.
ODI 10955680
Seats
Drivers powered seat lower front support tube broke and separated from the seat right hand side bracket link, at the weld attachment, attaching to the seat bottom. This breakout of material leaves the seat unattached to the track on the right hand side.
ODI 10873506
Seats
The driver side front seat rails have failed and the dealer wants almost $1000 to repair (which i don't have right now). I am afraid that the seat will completely fail while driving and result in injury or death. It appears that this failure of the front seat railing weld is fairly common on this vehicle and i am surprised that the nhtsa would allow a manufacturer (general motors) to not fix this apparent serious…
ODI 10764962
Seats
Vehicle was in motion traveling straight at about 10 mph when seat weld on right side broke and detached from rail. There's now nothing holding the seat in place on that side so it wobbles up and down and side to side.
ODI 10935039
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seats · Steering · Suspension
First i have had nothing but steering issues and have had parts replaced previously on this vehicle. Now i have to replace struts, axles and needless to say new tires because of the wear on them due to the steering issues. However, i have a recalled shift cable and have been waiting since last year in august or september. I asked isn't this a safety issue and they stated , they all are. So i am still waiting for the…
ODI 10689997
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver side seat welding failed. The failure caused the seat to lean to the right and become wobbly. The contact also stated that the driver seat was no longer adjustable. The dealer stated that the tracking underneath the seat needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10638361
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power seat shifted to the left and the frame rails became fractured. The contact mentioned that the seat would independently move which ever way the weight of the driver was shifted. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10679016
Seats
The seat is no longer attached to the seat track on the right side of the driver's seat. The seat leans to the right even without a driver in the seat. The factory weld has given out on the track. We feel this vehicle is not safe if it was to be involved in a crash. There was no incident that caused the weld to fail other than going around a corner at normal speeds. When researching repair for the vehicle we have…
ODI 10734253
Seat Belts · Seats
Driver seat suddenly dropped and leaned to the right. Upon inspection of seat, the mounting bracket was found to be broken
ODI 10670508
Seats
Tl * the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver side seat moved on the tract and was crooked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
ODI 10617770
Seats
Driver seat weld on track assembly broke. Seat is loose. I took to dealership and estimate to repair is $1000. Not covered under warranty and no recalls. Not safe to drive. *js
ODI 10579268
Seats
The driver seat is broken due to poor design of seat assembly. Many other malibu owners have reported the issue on various other automobile defect sites. Due to broken seat assembly, driver's position could shift unexpectedly, causing, at a minimum, a distraction, if not loss of control of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10592778
Seats
Driver's seat right front support bracket weld failed during slow turn. The corner of the seat dropped down, and now it wobbles up and down. The tube that connects the brackets on both sides of the driver's seat failed at the weld on the right side. The tube appears to be too thin for the application - the weld has peeled a piece of the tubing away. The seat belt is attached to the seat instead of the frame. So now…
ODI 10575758
Seats
Drivers seat, the weld has broken and now the seat sits to the right and moves with any bump or turn. Very unsafe. *tr
ODI 10547567
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the driver's side seat track weld became loose from the frame, causing the seat to detached and tilt toward the passenger's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified the failure and stated that the seat frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but…
ODI 10511078
Seats · Steering
I bought a use chevy 2005 malibu and the front rail for the frame of the drivers seat broke. After looking around i found it is a very common issue and feel it's a major safety issue! I was told by the old owner that it broke a year after buying the car and the dealer wanted way to much to replace it? If it's a matter of safety should they not fix it for free? Should their not be a recall on it? Again after looking…
ODI 10506043
Seats
The drivers seat has broken when simply sitting down in the vehicle and can only be safely used in it's lowest position. If you try to raise the power seat, it tilts to the extreme right, and only the left side of the seat lifts. The car is very difficult to drive while sitting on such an extreme slant, and also hard to see when sitting in the lowest position, unless you are quite tall. Overall, the seat is now very…
ODI 10576882
Seats
The drivers seat rear inside mounting bracket is broken. It looks like the weld failed. Seat is very uncomfortable and unsafe as it lunges forward when brakes are applied as well as falls back when you accelerate. Looked online for a fix and it seems this is very common and chevrolet has not recalled it nor is taking responsibility for this unsafe flaw. I haven't taken it to a mechanic as i heard and read that it is…
ODI 10574146
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver side seat moved on the track and was crooked. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10723432
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu ls. The contact stated that the driver's side seat was not secured properly to the floorboard of the vehicle and would move freely when the contact was driving at any speed. The owner inspected the vehicle and noticed that two bolts were fractured, which could have caused the seat to move. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle…
ODI 10498222
Seats
The driver seat rocks when the car is in motion and it will not adjust. Dealer states that the seat track is busted and will need to be welded together or replaced. *tr
ODI 10498486