NHTSA Complaint #10105458 — 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10105458
Vehicle	2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 28, 2004
Date Filed	December 28, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE A RIGHT TURN ONTO THE FREEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT AND DROVE HOME. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MECHANIC FOR AN APPOINTMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

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