2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx seats problems
The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has 39 seats complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
39
Seats complaints
9%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Seats complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many seats complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have?
NHTSA has 39 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx seats — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.