NHTSA Complaint #10061204 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10061204
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Date Filed	March 2, 2004
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN IGNITION PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD THE KEY IN IGNITION SWITCH, TURN AND HOLD FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE THE ENGINE TURNED OVER. SECONDLY, SEAT BELT ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DID NOT RETRACT. HAD TO PUT THE SEAT BELT ON MANUALLY. ALSO, BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN APPLIED. *AK

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