NHTSA Complaint #10003715 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10003715
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Date Filed	January 24, 2003
Mileage	2,241 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PR

Consumer Description

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE FRONT END SUSPENSION ARM NEEDS CHANGING, RACK PINION ASSEMBLY IS LEAKING OIL AND INTERNAL NOISES, THE PUMP CAP HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE (THE PRESSURE OIL RETURNS TO THE CAP), AND THE REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL IS LEAKING. SCC

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