15 problems related to seats have been reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2010 Malibu.
The driver's seat bracket broke causing the seat to sag to the right and for the back of the seat to rise up. Pictures were taken and are attached. Available for inspection until fixed. The view is from the front. My finger points to the failed weld. In an accident, the seat might break off causing the driver to sustain serious injury. The sudden shift in the seat could cause the driver to panic resulting in an accident. I have not yet taken it into the dealer for review. This problem has been reported to your website as well as repairpal and the center for auto safety websites. No one has, as of now, inspected this failure. There are no warning lights or other sources avaliable to inform of this danger.
I could smell a faint electrical smoke smell while the car was running, then the instrument panel quit working completely. I then also noticed the driver side seat also quit heating.
Drivers seat frame has broke in 2 places causing the seat to be unstable.
When driving it the transmission don't kick in until you get pass 30 miles and then it's doing everything that you have a recall on some of the other 2010 chevy Malibu just trying to see why my VIN number hasn't been recall. I have to put my emergency lights own sometime so I won't be in a reck getting my grandkids to and from school I fear for our safety but this is my only transportation so if you can pleas check and see if I have a recall on my VIN number it would please be appreciate sign a caring grandmother trying to keep her family safe 🙏🏽🙏🏽.
Seat frame welds are broken, bottom front right side tube on drivers seat.
Faulty passenger presence module , airbag warning fault light on. . The dealership recommended the replacement of the module at my own expense of $800. I feel that my family and my safety is at risk due to a faulty design that gm is aware of with its airbag components. Airbags should be working for the life of the vehicle, and if they are failing the manufacturer should replace those faulty designed parts at no expense to the owners.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle with the driver side heating seat activated, there suddenly was a burning odor. The driver discovered at burnt hole in the back area of the driver seat. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Drivers seat (power) broken away from sliding seat track on back passenger side of driver seat allowing complete seat to tilt and hit door during right turn affecting ability to drive vehicle.
Support bar underneath the driver's seat severed and the result was that the seat came off of the right bracket. The seat was resting on only the left bracket. General motors would not cover under any warranty even though car was undriveable due to serious safety concern. General motors stated that I somehow had caused the support bar to break. It cost me $750 for a new seat and the labor to replace. I am in possession of the seat and to me it looks like a faulty weld or a defective support bar. I find it impossible that I some how broke a thick steel bar just by getting in and out of the vehicle.
The driver heated seat began smoking and left a burn hole in middle back rest of seat.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact entered the parked vehicle and noticed a burn mark on the driver's side seat back rest. The defect was caused by a high voltage of heat that penetrated through the seat overnight. The heated seat had been activated when the vehicle was in operation prior to the failure. There were wires visible in the burned hole that was in the back rest. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 4/1/cn the dealer inspected the vehicle, and acknowledged the wires had shorted and burned out. Updated 04/23/14.
2010 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to transmission malfunction. The consumer stated a recall was issued regarding the transmission. However, she never received a letter. Also, the air bag illuminated and the dealer attempted to fix the problem twice, with no resolution. The consumer also stated the seat would move while driving. She stated there was rust on the seat track. The dealer claimed the seat was working properly.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated the front seats of the vehicle had broken away from the plate that the seats are welded too. The dealer stated that this had been a problem and that the manufacturer does have a replacement plate for these vehicles. The failure was found during a safety check notice the contact received. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages was 18000.
I have a pinched nerve because the head rests on my 2010 Malibu are tilted too far forward. . Read more...
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 17 mph, a vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The police reported to the scene and a police report was filed. The contact suffered a concussion. The front passenger side seat dislodged from the track rail and fractured, causing the passenger to strike the dashboard. The passenger sustained a fractured back. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,680.