2005 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems

NHTSA component category: SEATS · data through 07/12/2026

60Seats complaints

6.2%Of all 975 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How seats ranks on this vehicle

STEERING461 · 47.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM159 · 16.3%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING130 · 13.3%

SEATS60 · 6.2%

POWER TRAIN57 · 5.8%

Share of the 975 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.

What owners report

“THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS SEAT HAS TILTED TO THE RIGHT, AND SLOPES DOWN AT BACK. THERE IS A BROKEN WELD ON THE FRONT BAR HOLDING…”NHTSA complaint 10227647 — filed 05/13/2008

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Seats complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu have seats problems?

Seats is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu: 60 of 975 complaints on file (6.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?

975 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 46 involved a crash, 34 involved a fire, 55 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's seats category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEATS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.