Two problems related to front seat recliner have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The front two (2) metal latches that secure the driver's seat to the sliding rail failed resulting in the seat rotating on the rear latches with the driver laying on their back partially in the back seat. Both front latches failed with the metal cracked and sheared. The entire front seat will have to be removed. *akfortunately, the vehicle was not inoperation at the time.
Rear seat back lower mount bolts failed during vehicle collision resulting in broken back of occupant.
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