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Chevrolet Malibu Child Seat Problems

6
Owner complaint records in our dataset
5
Years with records
1999–2008
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

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Mileage in stored records

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60–100k mi1

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  • July 1, 2014 · 91,000 miles

    Air Bags · Child Seat · Horn · Vehicle Speed Control

    First of all im waiting on parts for two recalls for my 2004 chevy malibu. I find it a little dangerous and for some reason nobody has been able to give me any information on what i need to do or have no idea when the parts are going to be available. My seat on the driver side feels like it is detached on one side. I have read several complaints about this happening to other people. My car randomly decides to…

    ODI 10616653

    2004 records in this system

  • March 5, 2013

    Child Seat · Latch Connector/Clip

    Latch attachment on one side of the seat does not stay tight. Just a slight tug and the attachment pulls all the way out. Since the seat isn't listed in the drop down on the next page, it is the graco affix booster. Model 1852665. (related vehicle information: model year=2006, make=malibu, model=chevy). *tr

    ODI 10501342

    2006 records in this system

  • April 26, 2011

    Child Seat · Latch Connector/Clip

    The super latch belt on my sunshine kids radian xtsl loosens far too easily. Driving, bumping the seat, even just putting my daughter in her seat made it loosen. I can't imagine what it would do in an accident. Had to install using the seat belt. 2008 chevy malibu 2lt (related vehicle information: model year=2008, make=chevrolet, model=malibu). *tr

    ODI 10400569

    2008 records in this system

  • November 4, 2008

    Child Seat · Latch Connector/Clip

    I took the cover off of the car seat to wash it. When i was putting it back on i gently moved the bottom part of the latch system completely disconnected from the car seat. (related vehicle information: model year=2002, make=chevrolet, model=malibu). *tr

    ODI 10247683

    2002 records in this system

  • September 10, 1999

    Child Seat

    Rear arm can kill or injure an infant in a rear facing car seat. Chevy was unaware of this conflict when i contacted their customer assistance number. Dealer would not remove arm rest free of charge , however it is an easy matter to do so using a pair of vise grips. *ak

    ODI 721289

    1999 records in this system

  • Child Seat

    Consumer appreciated service to show whether or not car seat was installed correctly. *mr ph

    ODI 10024185

    2002 records in this system