2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 705 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 705 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.
“We had a down pour 05/20/2018 in kissimmee, florida. My vehicle had stand still water in my trunk, the water seeped through to the interior damaging the rear seats, water covered the floor, there are stains on the roof and the smell of aged water is throughout the entire vehicle. My vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the trunk was closed and the windows were up as normal as my vehicle was parked for the night.”
NHTSA complaint #11097082, filed 2018-05, 4,000 miles“When adjusting the drivers seat forward after getting into the vehicle, and driving, the seat turns toward the middle console. When I got out of the vehicle to see why this was happening, I immediately adjusted the seat to the rear position. The seat is now locked in the farthest back position and will not move forward. This results in a the inability to move the seat forward and causes a safety issue when attempting to drive. The seat has somehow dislodged itself from the track. I took it to the dealership who stated this happens sometimes and that it would cost around 900.00 dollars to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11267539, filed 2019-10, 63,070 miles“Transmission has been slipping since the day I bought the car in 2023 approximately at 90,000 miles, I have been keeping up with the manufactured recommendations on the transmission and march of 2026 I went to move the passenger seat and it no longer moves”
NHTSA complaint #11749453, filed 2026-07“Engine light continues to come on repeatedly. Resetting does not fix the problem. Engine shuts off while driving. Then suddenly the engine comes back on at an accelerated speed. Engine shuts off at traffic light when my foot is on the brake. When I remove my foot from the brake and press the accelerator the car jerks into gear. Sometimes the STABIL TRACK appears on my dash board. Also, STEERING REDUCE BE CAREFUL appears on my dash board. Sometime the driver side window will not go up or down. I have CAR SHIELD but I can not find a mechanic to accept it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11463906, filed 2022-05Related service bulletins
- 11006317Aug 13, 2024This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog.
- 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 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
253 complaintsElectrical system
161 complaintsOther or unknown
148 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
139 complaintsVehicle speed control
135 complaintsBrakes
73 complaintsFuel system
60 complaintsElectronic stability control
53 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsAir bags
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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