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2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems

Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has 19 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

Steering
451
Electrical
214
Powertrain
117
Lights
115
Airbags
106
Other
86
Brakes
54
Speed Control
48
Engine
46
Structure
35
Seats
19
Wheels
19
Visibility
16
Latches & Locks
7
Seat Belts
6
Suspension
6
Fuel System
6
Tires
5

19

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Seats Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 21, 2026SEATSThe driver's seat bracket broke causing the seat to sag to the right and for the back of the seat to...
Oct 27, 2020SEATSDRIVERS SEAT FRAME HAS BROKE IN 2 PLACES CAUSING THE SEAT TO BE UNSTABLE.
Jul 3, 2020SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY DRIVER SEAT IS BROKE FROM THE BOTTOM OF FLOOR AND MY GAS PEDAL STICK AND JUMP WHEN I HIT THE GAS ...
Feb 25, 2017SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE ...
Jan 2, 2017SEATSSEAT FRAME WELDS ARE BROKEN, BOTTOM FRONT RIGHT SIDE TUBE ON DRIVERS SEAT.
Apr 4, 2016SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNOR...
Feb 25, 2016SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH...
Sep 12, 2015SEATSDRIVER SEAT WELD BROKEN.
Jul 3, 2015SEATSWHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, THE POWER ASSISTED FRONT SEAT MOVED FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH ...
Mar 28, 2015SEATSMY WIFE HAD TURNED ON THE SEAT HEATER. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME SHE FELT THE BACK OF THE SEAT GETTING ...
Mar 1, 2015SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE DR...
Oct 1, 2014SEATSDRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE AT TWO WELD AREAS. VEHICLE HAS NEVER SUSTAINED ANY DAMAGE TO SEAT. SEAT FRA...
Sep 29, 2014SEATSDRIVERS SEAT (POWER) BROKEN AWAY FROM SLIDING SEAT TRACK ON BACK PASSENGER SIDE OF DRIVER SEAT ALLOW...
Apr 1, 2014SEATSSUPPORT BAR UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT SEVERED AND THE RESULT WAS THAT THE SEAT CAME OFF OF THE RI...
Jan 17, 2014SEATSTHE DRIVER HEATED SEAT BEGAN SMOKING AND LEFT A BURN HOLE IN MIDDLE BACK REST OF SEAT. *TR
Oct 1, 2010SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEM...
Sep 10, 2010SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT SEATS OF THE VEHICLE HAD...
Sep 1, 2010SEATSI HAVE A PINCHED NERVE BECAUSE THE HEAD RESTS ON MY 2010 MALIBU ARE TILTED TOO FAR FORWARD. THIS IS...
Mar 23, 2010SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 17 MPH, A VEHICLE CRASHED ...

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