NHTSA Complaint #11420407 — 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11420407
Vehicle	2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	July 1, 2016
Date Filed	June 10, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KS

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat became defective and would not remain sturdy while driving. The contact has had to duct tape parts of the seat to prevent the seat from moving while driving. The contact called and notified the dealer about the failure. An appointment was scheduled to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

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