2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems
- 17
- 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.
Among these 17 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- drivers seat · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Seats · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving it the transmission don't kick in until you get pass 30 miles and then it's doing everything that you have a recall on some of the other 2010 chevy malibu just trying to see why my vin number hasn't been recall.i have to put my emergency lights own sometime so i won't be in a reck getting my grandkids to and from school i fear for our safety but this is my only transportation so if you can pleas check…
ODI 11270164
Seats
Seat frame welds are broken, bottom front right side tube on drivers seat.
ODI 10985066
Air Bags · Seats
Faulty passenger presence module , airbag warning fault light on. . The dealership recommended the replacement of the module at my own expense of $800. I feel that my family and my safety is at risk due to a faulty design that gm is aware of with its airbag components. Airbags should be working for the life of the vehicle, and if they are failing the manufacturer should replace those faulty designed parts at no…
ODI 10957089
Seat Heater/Cooler · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle with the driver side heating seat activated, there suddenly was a burning odor. The driver discovered at burnt hole in the back area of the driver seat. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 05/11/16*lj *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10845896
Seats
DRIVER SEAT WELD BROKEN.
ODI 10763397
Seats
While driving my vehicle, the power assisted front seat moved forward approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch on the right portion of the seat. This also happened when turning the vehicle as well, e.g. If to the left the right portion of the seat would move forward, if the turn was to the right the right portion of the seat would move back. Eventually the driver's seat sloped downward to the right. This created a hazardous…
ODI 10735289
Seats
My wife had turned on the seat heater. After a period of time she felt the back of the seat getting very hot and then smelled something burning and saw smoke inside the car.. She leaned forward and then turned off the switch to the seat heater. I examined the seat and discovered a dime sized burn through hole in the seat. The burn trough is approximately shoulder high on the seat. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10706667
Seats
Drivers seat frame broke at two weld areas. Vehicle has never sustained any damage to seat. Seat framed just failed. Dealership and welding shops have all told me this is a safety issue and should never have happened. *js
ODI 10668972
Seats
Drivers seat (power) broken away from sliding seat track on back passenger side of driver seat allowing complete seat to tilt and hit door during right turn affecting ability to drive vehicle. *tr
ODI 10640024
Seats
Support bar underneath the driver's seat severed and the result was that the seat came off of the right bracket. The seat was resting on only the left bracket. General motors would not cover under any warranty even though car was undriveable due to serious safety concern. General motors stated that i somehow had caused the support bar to break. It cost me $750 for a new seat and the labor to replace. I am in…
ODI 10617092
Seats
The driver heated seat began smoking and left a burn hole in middle back rest of seat. *tr
ODI 10617958
Seats · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact entered the parked vehicle and noticed a burn mark on the driver's side seat back rest. The defect was caused by a high voltage of heat that penetrated through the seat overnight. The heated seat had been activated when the vehicle was in operation prior to the failure. There were wires visible in the burned hole that was in the back rest. The manufacturer…
ODI 10561857
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Seats
Stopped behind traffic and the vehicle behind me did not. Not sure how fast they were going, but fast enough to hit the rear of my car 2 times and push me into the vehicle in front of me. The problem is-- my air bags did not deploy. I am having issues with back and neck since the seat belt did not hold me in place. The drivers seat broke, but the passengers seat belt held, but no air bags. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10593551
Air Bags · Power Train · Seats
2010 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to transmission malfunction. *smd the consumer stated a recall was issued regarding the transmission. However, she never received a letter. Also, the air bag illuminated and the dealer attempted to fix the problem twice, with no resolution. The consumer also stated the seat would move while driving. She stated there was rust on the seat track. The dealer claimed the…
ODI 10585889
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the front seats of the vehicle had broken away from the plate that the seats are welded too. The dealer stated that this had been a problem and that the manufacturer does have a replacement plate for these vehicles. The failure was found during a safety check notice the contact received. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure…
ODI 10355721
Seats
I have a pinched nerve because the head rests on my 2010 malibu are tilted too far forward. This is a common complaint: http://discussions.consumerreports.org/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=1&nav=messages&webtag=cr-38auluxsuvgj&tid=8915 chevy does not fix the problem. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10384404
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 17 mph, a vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The police reported to the scene and a police report was filed. The contact suffered a concussion. The front passenger side seat dislodged from the track rail and fractured, causing the passenger to strike the dashboard. The passenger sustained a fractured back. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10462449