NHTSA Complaint #11418377 — 2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11418377
Vehicle	2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	November 17, 2019
Date Filed	May 24, 2021
Mileage	100,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the weld to the driver’s seat fractured. The contact had pulled over to inspect the damage and was where the seat had started to lean. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the entire seat needed to be replaced. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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