2005 Chevrolet Malibu seats problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Dec 5, 2019
“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.”
filed Feb 20, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Malibu | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 Malibu | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 Malibu | 10 | 4% |
| 2014 Malibu | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 Malibu | 22 | 3% |
| 2012 Malibu | 35 | 4% |
| 2011 Malibu | 38 | 4% |
| 2010 Malibu | 25 | 2% |
| 2009 Malibu | 30 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.