2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Seats Problems

NHTSA component category: SEATS · data through 07/14/2026

39Seats complaints

12%Of all 326 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How seats ranks on this vehicle

STEERING162 · 49.7%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING41 · 12.6%

SEATS39 · 12%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33 · 10.1%

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM10 · 3.1%

Share of the 326 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx overview page.

What owners report

“A WELD BROKE FOR A CROSS BAR (DRIVER SEAT). I REQUEST GM FIX THIS FREE OF CHARGE.”NHTSA complaint 10341027 — filed 07/01/2010

“MY DRIVERSEAT IS LOOSE AND ROCKS FROM BROKEN WELDS IN THE FOUNDATION/SUPPORT BARS.”NHTSA complaint 10325075 — filed 04/12/2010

“CORROSION ON BOTTOM OF DRIVER SEAT, HAS ALLOWED A CROSSMEMBER TO BREAK, COMPROMISING THE INTEGRITY OF THE SEAT. MAY BE VERY DANGEROUS IN A CRASH…”NHTSA complaint 10299858 — filed 01/15/2010

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Seats complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have seats problems?

Seats is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx: 39 of 326 complaints on file (12%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have in total?

326 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's seats category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEATS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.