NHTSA Complaint #10152269 — 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10152269
Vehicle 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 35,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State MO

Consumer Description

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I SMELT A SMOKE SMELL THEN ABOUT A MIN LATER FLAMES STARTED ROLLING FROM UNDER THE DASH. THE FD WAS CALLED AND THE STATED THAT HE BELIEVED IT CAME FROM BEHIND THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT. EARLIER IN THE DAY THE HEATER CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT RANDY REED CHEVY, SAINT JOSEPH MISSOURI 816.232.7704 THE FIRE CAUSED TOTAL LOSS TO THE CAR. *NM

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