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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems

6 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data

6
Complaints
1
Fires
Apr 2021Oct 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (6)

criticalSEATS,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2023

My vehicle has not been inspected, but while I was driving the brake pedal became stiff, luckily my e brake was able to prevent any wrecks. I saw that the 2016 chevy malibu has a known issue with the, "ebcm" and that would certainly cause these kinds of issues, my brake pads and rotors still have plenty of life left.

NHTSA #: 11527359
mediumSEATS
Filed: Oct 2019

The drivers seat moves (shifts) when turning left or right you feel it move, but dealership said its not a warranty item and have complained to dealership since the day I purchased

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NHTSA #: 11277304
mediumSEATS
FireFiled: Jul 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. The contact noticed that the rear driver side seat was burnt. The vehicle was taken to bob bell chevrolet (1 kane st, baltimore, md 21224, (443) 407-1778) where the contact was informed that the failure was not under warranty.

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NHTSA #: 11112353
mediumSEATS
Filed: Aug 2016

My drivers seat bottom has become "loose". My car has powered controls, and leather upholstery. I took my car to the dealer for repairs, they had the car for approx.

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NHTSA #: 10892714
lowSEATS
Filed: Apr 2021

Cracking is starting on the drive side panel where the frame of the seat

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NHTSA #: 11406285
lowSEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2018

The floor under driver's seat is soft. When I place my foot down on the floor it sinks in.and the driver's seat started out with a small crack now it is broken.

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NHTSA #: 11128172

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