NHTSA Complaint #10026861 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10026861
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 9, 2003
Date Filed	July 9, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TN

Consumer Description

INTERMITTENTLY, THE IGNITION SWITCH DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE DEALER CHANGED THE NEW KEY AND THE PROBLEM REMAINED. *AK THE THEFT SYSTEM LIGHT HAD COME ON AND SHUT OFF THE FUEL SYSTEM OFF. THE CONSUMER WAS STRANDED UNTIL THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE KEY STILL DIDN'T WORK WHEN THE NEW KEY WAS MADE. *SCC *JB

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