2010 Chevrolet Malibu seats problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The driver's seat bracket broke causing the seat to sag to the right and for the back of the seat to rise up. Pictures were taken and are attached. Available for inspection until fixed. The view is from the front. My finger points to the failed weld. In an accident, the seat might break off causing…”
filed Mar 23, 2026
“I could smell a faint electrical smoke smell while the car was running, then the instrument panel quit working completely. I then also noticed the driver side seat also quit heating.”
filed Jan 19, 2021
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% |
| 2009 Malibu | 30 | 2% |
| 2008 Malibu | 8 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.