2001 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 721 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,936miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 721 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,936 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Though it catches and stays in place, the drivers seat moves without changing its actual location, if that makes sense. It doesn't slide around from where you position it (forward or backwards) so it catches and locks, but when you brake or accelerate the vehicle, the seat isn't firmly stationed on its frame and slightly moves (juggles around, I guess). This scares me because I worry if it will break loose from the frame during a wreck or such and cause the driver to be injured by the steering wheel or such. …”
NHTSA complaint #10906268, filed 2016-09, 143,872 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10089336, filed 2004-09, 58,000 miles“After researching the service bulletins section of this website, I have come to realize that I have complained/had serviced about 85% of the same problems that are listed on your database. I purchased this car new, from everett Chevrolet, wa in 2000. Since the purchase. …”
NHTSA complaint #10014436, filed 2003-04“Power driver's seat tracks and adjustors rock back and forth when stopping and starting. This create a potentially dangerous situation where driver can lose control of vehicle or have reduced braking force.”
NHTSA complaint #744792, filed 2001-05Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 23 | 3% |
| 2012 | 36 | 4% |
| 2011 | 38 | 4% |
| 2010 | 25 | 2% |
| 2009 | 30 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 | 16 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 62 | 6% |
| 2004 | 69 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 3 | 0% |
| 1998 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu
285 complaintsEngine cooling
149 complaintsExterior lighting
108 complaintsBrakes
89 complaintsSteering
41 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsEquipment
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsSuspension
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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