2010 Chevrolet Malibu seats problems

Filed Mar 23, 2026 · Seats · MO

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.

Filed Jan 19, 2021 · Electrical, Seats · 155,000 miles · IN

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.

Filed Nov 14, 2020 · Seats · 105,600 miles · IL

Drivers seat frame has broke in 2 places causing the seat to be unstable.

Filed Jul 31, 2020 · Fuel system, Seats · IL

My driver seat is broke from the bottom of floor and my gas pedal stick and jump when I hit the gas pedal

Filed Oct 22, 2019 · Acceleration, Seats · LA

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 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Filed Sep 15, 2017 · Seats · MN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the driver's side seat heater caught fire. The fire extinguished itself. There were no injuries sustained. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer was it was diagnosed, but the contact didn't know what needed to be replaced or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed May 12, 2017 · Seats · 95,000 miles · MO

Seat frame welds are broken, bottom front right side tube on drivers seat.

Filed Feb 26, 2017 · Airbags, Seats · 85,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · Seats · 65,000 miles · IL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal smoke odor. The contact stated that the heated seat element burned a hole into the seat fabric and the back of the contact's sweater. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the module and the driver seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2016 · Seats · 55,000 miles · MA · fire

Tl* 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. Updated 05/11/16*lj