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2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems

Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu has 24 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

Steering
767
Electrical
250
Powertrain
98
Lights
83
Other
81
Airbags
47
Brakes
36
Speed Control
26
Seats
24
Engine
24
Structure
20
Latches & Locks
16
Visibility
11
Wheels
9
Tires
5
Suspension
5
Fuel System
3

24

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Seats Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 25, 2022SEATSI went to move the Lever to the driver side seat to adjust the back of the seat for support. And I w...
Jun 1, 2021SEATSQuestion: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon ...
Dec 25, 2020SEATSDriver seats horizontal bar has snapped it now leans to th e left. Comes up off of floor when breaki...
Sep 20, 2019SEATSWELD ON SEAT FRAME IS BROKEN. IN A CRASH DRIVER COULD BE EJECTED, ALONG WITH SEAT. SEATBELT IS ATTAC...
Jul 10, 2019SEATSDRIVERS POWER SEAT ON MY 2009 CHEV MALIBU 52000 MILES IS LOWER ON RIGHT SIDE AND RUBS ON CONSOLE W...
May 8, 2019SEATSWHEN DRIVING MY CAR, IT FELT AND SOUNDED LIKE THE SEAT POPPED OUT OF ITS TRACK. THE SEAT NOW LEANS I...
Aug 1, 2018SEATS,SERVICE BRAKESHIGH MOUNT CENTER STOP LIGHT DOES NOT WORK DRIVERS HEATED SEAT HEATER DOES NOT WORK
Feb 5, 2018SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BAR UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEA...
Mar 29, 2017SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MA...
Mar 1, 2017SEATSTHE DRIVER'S SEAT IS A POWER SEAT AND, WHILE I KEEP THE SEAT IN THE LOWEST POSITION, MY WIFE NEEDS T...
Jun 29, 2016SEATSBACK OF DRIVERS SEAT BROKE AT HINGE AREA OR MOUNTING BRACKET. THE SEAT IS NOW LOOSE AND UNSTABLE AS ...
May 18, 2016SEATSWHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, I HEARD A "POP" OR "BANG" AND THEN THE BACK RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRIVER...
Dec 13, 2015SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED INDEPE...
Nov 23, 2015SEATSSIDE HEATED SEATS BURNED MY GIRLFRIENDS BACK AND PUT AHOLE IN THE SEAT SHE WAS DRIVING TO WORK.
Apr 9, 2014SEATSI WAS DRIVING 25 MPH IN A SCHOOL ZONE WHEN IT FELT LIKE ANOTHER CAR HAD CRASHED INTO ME , I LOOKED I...
Mar 3, 2014SEATSBACK OF DRIVERS SEAT BROKE AT HINGE AREA AS I WAS LEANING BACK AND UPWARD TO PLACE WALLET IN REAR PO...
Jan 25, 2014SEATSIN 2014, THE HEATER IN THE SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND T...
Jan 11, 2014SEATSDROVE FROM MY BOYFRIENDS HOUSE APPROX. 2 MILES AND PARKED IN A WALGREENS PARKING LOT AND WHEN I GOT ...
Aug 1, 2013SEATSDRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Jul 16, 2013SEATS,ENGINESEATS - FRONT DRIVER POWER SEAT, THERE IS A BRACKET OR BRACE THAT GOES ACROSS THE FRONT AND SUPPORTS...

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