NHTSA Complaint #10285342 — 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10285342
Vehicle	2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	September 26, 2009
Date Filed	September 26, 2009
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

ODI NUMBER) IS: 10285336 INCREASING ENGINE RPM ABOVE 2500 RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. . . . UNTIL THE NEXT TIME IT IS TRIGGERED BY WHAT EVER THE CAUSE IS. *TR

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