NHTSA Complaint #10074219 — 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10074219
Vehicle	1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date of Incident	May 21, 2004
Date Filed	May 25, 2004
Mileage	41,695 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

THE CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL WHILE DRIVING. SHE THEN OBSERVED FUEL DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING AT THE FUEL FILTER CONNECTOR DUE TO CORROSION. THE CONSUMER FEELS THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE 100% RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THE FUEL LINE. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD OTHER COMPONENTS FAIL ON THE VEHICLE. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO CENTER TREAD WEAR. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 20000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 41313. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUNVISOR BROKE. BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED DUE TO BEARING FAILURE AT 41313 MILES. BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 41313 MILES. *JB *NM

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