Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

Three problems related to mid/rear seats assembly have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2004 Malibu.

1 Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2013

I had spun out on a turn the day after xmas doing a 180 degree turn. I saw a road sign to my left which was directly inline with my drivers door. I should of hit the sign and rolled my car but as fate would have it, the car turned and just backed into the road ditch. . . . However I did slide sideways for a few feet. My two year old was in the back seat. . . . . She hit her head on a water bottle, so once we came to a stop I got out to access the damage. My left front tire was off the car and laying sideways under it. My back driver tire was going flat. We missed the road sign but stopped only five feet from a light pole that would of killed my daughter. Behind that pole was a set of rr tracks. The garage fixed my car and all seemed well but I kept having back problems. . . . I was released a month ago but have relapsed. Turns out my seat frame in my drivers seat is broke but insurance won't cover cause its been nine months. I was quoted 750 for part alone and 300 some for labor. Its not safe and it should of been caught. They didn't hesitate replacing a car seatseat. Now I see many people having same issues and question gms safety. I am a single mom, anything happens to me who takes care of my girl?.

2 Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2011

Drivers seat unstable. Dealer reports that two welds on seat rail are broken. Right side of seat tilts back when seat is raised above lowest position.

3 Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2010

Front and rear crossmembers in the driver's seat frame failed, along with welds on both sides of the rear crossmember. The seat tilted significantly to the right, interfering with the opening of the rear seat entertainment unit and placing a strain on the seat adjustment motor. After failure, the seat would shift noticeably in turns, and the repair shop said in the event of an accident, it was highly unlikely the seat would remain anchored. The fact that the driver's seat belt was anchored to the seat caused further concern, as it would not stop a driver from being thrown forward in the event of an accident. Several local gm dealers said that they have no recourse and that the seat is no longer available. I had to have the seat completely stripped down and have several parts and welds replaced at a local metal shop.


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