Seat Broken problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

14 problems related to seat broken have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2012 Malibu.

1 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2020

I hit a deer on the drive side and seat broke. It moves when I sit it it and the insurance won't but to have it fix because they state it is a problem that the Malibu's have.

2 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2020

The weld on the drivers side seat has broken making the seat unstable. I was getting into the car and heard it snap then fall toward the middle of the car. This is a safety issue and gm needs to take care of the problem and not charge people $1000+ to fix it. The car has never been in a major accident, only a minor rear end collision that did minimal damage to the rear bumper.

3 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2019

Driver seat weld broke at the rigjt rear and left front without being in an accident. I was sitting in the seat and went to adjust it and it broke on the way up, then the left side on the way down. I have seem on the internet that there are several complaints to gm and nearly all are denied to be repaired at dealers cost. This is a safety issue that should be looked at ASAP.

4 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2019

Passenger low beam headlight keeps failing every couple of months this is a big problem with all chevy Malibus. Driver seat back breaks and causes the seat to be unsafe.

5 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2019

The driver side seat is broken. Was riding down the street and it just popped. Now it rocks and bounce everytime you hit a bump or hump in the road.

6 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2018

The driver seat weld broke. This is a very well known problem with gm cars and what is it gm is going to do to repair my car? I want it fixed ASAP as it is very unsafe to drive. I need my car.

7 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2018

Driver's seat suddenly became wobbly and leans to right side. Noticed bar in underneath frame of seat has broken at a weld, making the driver's seat very shaky and unstable when driving. This is a common problem with this style of Malibu seats and a very costly repair. This issue should provoke a recall and replacement by gm.

8 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2018

I was driving and the right side of the driver seat collapsed. After parking the vehicle I became aware that the seat was loose. I began to inspect it and noticed that a bar broke in the seat frame. Since the seatbelt is attached to the seat this is a huge safety issue.

9 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2017

The track on the driver's side seat is broken. The seat moves all over and hits the center console. This is very unsafe and is a huge concern. Was told that this is not covered under warranty.

10 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

Driver's seat bracket on right side has broken and seat is wobbly and leaning on the center console. This appears to be a common problem with the 2012 Malibu (and other years) and isn't being covered by warranty. Many people are saying this is a $1000 repair at the dealer. This is an unsafe condition and needs to be recalled-- consumers shouldn't have to pay for this defect.

11 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2017

Tamara recall my driver seat has broken welds on the frame where it bolt to the floor and pulls forward and backwards. And there no recall on it the car only has 130k miles and it seems like im not the only on with the issue and it all seems to be happening right around the same mileage.

12 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2016

Was getting into my parked vehicle, and the seat broke. Took it to the dealership, and they said the weld that held the seat to the railing broke.

13 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2015

The weld on a bar under the driver's seat broke while I was driving causing the driver's seat to move forward and to the right. This is a 3 yr old vehicle with low mileage it should never happen and can cause serious injury in an accident. I had a previous Malibu and this never happened. Please recall this part. I checked your other complaints and it is common!.

14 Seat Broken problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2014

My vehicle was stopped at a traffic light. I was struck in the rear end by a minivan traveling about 50 mph. The drivers seat back broke at the bottom hinged area and left me lying flat on my back, still in the seat. This sent my feet flying straight up cousing them to strike under the dash and breaking my toes.


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