NHTSA Complaint #10357811 — 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10357811
Vehicle	2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	September 24, 2010
Date Filed	September 27, 2010
Mileage	91,500 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 CHEVY MALIBU, I MADE A TURN AND THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE ON THE RIGHT REAR. THE WELDS BROKE OFF THE FRAME RAIL CAUSING ME TO SWERVE IN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR NEEDS A NEW SEAT RAIL TO REPAIR THE CAR. THE COST IS ABOUT $800, GM WILL NOT ASSIST IN THE REPAIR OF A DEFECTIVE SEAT WELD. *TR

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