NHTSA Complaint #10315896 — 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU STEERING:COLUMN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10315896
Vehicle	2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING:COLUMN
Date of Incident	May 8, 2009
Date Filed	March 2, 2010
Mileage	96,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MO

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A POPPING AND SNAPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE NOISE WOULD CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000. UPDATED 04/05/10 *BF UPDATED 05/05/10.*JB

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