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2004 Chevrolet Malibu Seats Problems

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

68Seats complaints
5.9%Of all 1,147 complaints
#4Most-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

STEERING715 · 62.3%
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM139 · 12.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM117 · 10.2%
SEATS68 · 5.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING60 · 5.2%

Share of the 1,147 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.

Seats complaints by year filed

32009420101420115201262013162014112015720161201712020

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu have seats problems?

Seats is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu: 68 of 1,147 complaints on file (5.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?

1,147 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 47 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 22 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.