Seats Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Table 1 shows two common seats related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Seats problems	1
Front Seat Recliner problems	1

Seats problem #1

Disc brake pads failed at 22k and again at 34k. Dealer blames pad quality but will not warranty. Center hinge on rear fold down seats has also failed twice.

Front Seat Recliner problem #2

Rear seatback is falling to the floorboard due to a retainer missing from the seat. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced clips, problem still occurs,. Consumer therefore contacted a second dealer, dealer stated that retainer was missing before vehicle left the assembly line. Please provide any further details.

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