NHTSA Complaint #10435032 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10435032
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 1, 2011
Date Filed	November 9, 2011
Mileage	206,041 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY STIFF, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO STEER IN ANY DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 206,041 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 230,000.

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