2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems
- 29
- 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 29 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- right side · 8 records
- seat frame · 8 records
- drivers seat · 7 records
- side seat · 6 records
- seat belts · 4 records
- seat belt · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats
After having repairs made at the dealership for drivers seat heater not working. The driver seat heater element was replaced, i had driven approximately 20 miles when the seat started smoking and caught fire. By the time i got the car stopped and pulled to the side of the road the inside of the car was filled with smoke and the drivers seat was completely on fire. With the help of another motorist i was able to get…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10574989
Electrical System · Seats · Structure
The manufacturer forgot to install a clamp on the moon roof drain. The tube fell off and flooded the interior of the car with 3 inches of standing water on july 12, 2013. The entire passenger side including ceiling, dash (in front and behind), seats, flooring, and electrical components have water damage. It then happened again on july 14, 2013. Contact was made to the dealer on july 16, 2013. After numerous,…
ODI 10533737
Seats
This is a general complaint: modern vehicles all seem to have extremely uncomfortable headrests. I cannot get comfortable in most new cars! The headrests push too far forward. I am 6'1" and prefer an upright seating position. I am beginning to despair about finding a comfortable car for long drives and it is very discouraging. You are probably going to tell me its all in the name of safety (whiplash) but what's the…
ODI 10407198
Seats · Suspension · Tires · Wheels
Vehicle at highway speeds of 65 - 75 mph will experience a vibration that can be felt in the seats and in the steering wheel. Vibration will not go away and will worsen after a wheel balancing. Manufacturer has stated that the vibration is inherent in the vehicles design and they will not repair the vehicle. The vibration causes premature tire where that could lead to possible tire failure. *tr
ODI 10467872