Child Seat Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 8 child seat related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common child seat problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's child seat (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latch adjuster (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Child Seat related problems of Chevrolet Malibu


Recently reported Child Seat problems of Chevrolet Malibu

The Child Seat problem

Latch attachment on one side of the seat does not stay tight. Just a slight tug and the attachment pulls all the way out. Since the seat isn't listed in the drop down on the next page, it is the graco affix booster. Model 1852665.   Read details...

The Latch Adjuster problem

The contact owns a chicco kidfit quipped in 2012 chevy Malibu. The contact stated that the harness strap that's on the base of the car seat became loose when he made a turn. The car seat was not inspected. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.   Read details...

The Child Seat Tether Strap problem

Harness strap detaches from shield rendering car seat unsafe.   Read details...




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