Front Seat Recliner Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 6 problems related to front seat recliner (under the seats category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the Malibu.

1 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 03/26/2007

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.

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2 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 08/19/2004

While driving, the passenger side seat collapsed and the lever sheared off. The driver 's side seat collapsed as well. The dealer repaired the driver's seat twice but the passenger still has the problem. The consumer has contacted the dealer for an appointment to bring it in for repairs. Please fill in additional information.

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3 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 11/12/1999

Consumer's seat back collapsed while driving 65 mph causing back injury. (attorney for consumer) mjs.

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4 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 12/30/1998

Rear seat back lower mount bolts failed during vehicle collision resulting in broken back of occupant.

5 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 07/12/1998

Rear seatback is falling to the floorboard due to a retainer missing from the seat. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced clips, problem still occurs,. Consumer therefore contacted a second dealer, dealer stated that retainer was missing before vehicle left the assembly line. Please provide any further details.

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6 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Consumer believes Malibu should have locking seat belt mechanism like other model vehicles.


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