ChevroletMalibu2008
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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems

7
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

  • failure mileage · 4 records
  • front seat · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
30–60k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 8, 2017

    Seats

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. When the contact purchased the vehicle, the bottom of the driver's seat was fractured. The contact called green chevrolet (1703 avenue of the cities, east moline, il 61244, [redacted]). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

    ODI 11053469

  • February 18, 2015 · 59,000 miles

    Seats

    Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while seated on the front driver's side seat, it unexpectedly collapsed towards the right and the seat belt anchor detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the seat bracket fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

    ODI 10690102

  • February 15, 2015 · 118,000 miles

    Seats

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed and attempting to adjust the front driver's seat, a noise emitted from the motor of the seat as it leaned towards the right. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the seat frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…

    ODI 10703415

  • November 12, 2014 · 65,000 miles

    Engine · Seats

    Driver side seat frame broke, head gaskets failed. *tr

    ODI 10663581

  • January 16, 2013 · 70,000 miles

    Seats

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front driver seat failed. The dealer stated that the front driver seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired with a used replacement seat. The contact stated that the replacement seat made an unusual sound when it was adjusted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

    ODI 10640729

  • June 9, 2012 · 55,000 miles

    Seats

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the front driver's seat unexpectedly collapsed towards the direction of the arm rest. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder of the road. The contact waited a brief moment and then resumed driving cautiously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the seat bracket fractured. The…

    ODI 10461490

  • March 13, 2012 · 75,000 miles

    Power Train · Seats

    Drivers seat defected. The metal bracket that secure the seat broke, casing the seat not to slide forward or back, up or down. Also the seat padding and cover to separate from the seat molden. Took vehicle to buick car service department. They said this was the second time they heard of this and wanted to charge e six hundred for the repairs stating they would pick up the other six hundred . At the time the vehicle…

    ODI 10574722