2011 Chevrolet Malibu seats problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Weld on the back, right side of the driver's seat broke causing the seat to rock while driving. This is the second time this has happened, as we replaced the original seat when this happened to it.”
filed Mar 8, 2026
“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the weld to the driver’s seat fractured. The contact had pulled over to inspect the damage and was where the seat had started to lean. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was…”
filed May 24, 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% |
| 2010 Malibu | 25 | 2% |
| 2009 Malibu | 30 | 2% |
| 2008 Malibu | 8 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.