2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 989 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 989 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 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.
“Drivers seat defected. The metal bracket that secure the seat broke, casing the seat not to slide forward or back, up or down. Also the seat padding and cover to separate from the seat molden. Took vehicle to buick car service department. They said this was the second time they heard of this and wanted to charge e six hundred for the repairs stating they would pick up the other six hundred . At the time the vehicle was still under warranty and they was repairing the transmission that also went out on a vehicle. The vehicle at the time was less then five years old. .”
NHTSA complaint #10574722, filed 2014-03, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while seated on the front driver's side seat, it unexpectedly collapsed towards the right and the seat belt anchor detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the seat bracket fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10690102, filed 2015-02, 59,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the front driver seat failed. The dealer stated that the front driver seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired with a used replacement seat. The contact stated that the replacement seat made an unusual sound when it was adjusted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10640729, filed 2014-10, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed and attempting to adjust the front driver's seat, a noise emitted from the motor of the seat as it leaned towards the right. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the seat frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10703415, filed 2015-04, 118,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the front driver's seat unexpectedly collapsed towards the direction of the arm rest. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder of the road. The contact waited a brief moment and then resumed driving cautiously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the seat bracket fractured. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10461490, filed 2012-06, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: 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 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
460 complaintsElectrical system
233 complaintsExterior lighting
106 complaintsBrakes
89 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
86 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
71 complaintsElectronic stability control
68 complaintsAir bags
64 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsOther or unknown
52 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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