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2003 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 569 total for the year
Median mileage
54,950miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 0% of the 569 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,950 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.

“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the rear seat cushion separated from the frame of the vehicle while driving approximately 45 MPH. He was able to re-attach the seat by snapping the clips back into place. The current and failure mileages were approximately 56,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10234284, filed 2008-07, 56,000 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202425%
202211%
202111%
201820%
201761%
201661%
2015104%
201462%
2013233%
2012364%
2011384%
2010252%
2009302%
200881%
2007162%
200681%
2005626%
2004696%
200320%
200151%
200020%
199930%
199861%
199741%

Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu

Electrical system
289 complaints
Vehicle speed control
85 complaints
Brakes
63 complaints
Engine
47 complaints
Fuel system
42 complaints
Engine cooling
41 complaints
Exterior lighting
28 complaints
Air bags
27 complaints
Suspension
23 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology