NHTSA Complaint #10627973 — 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10627973
Vehicle	2006 CHEVROLET COBALT
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 19, 2014
Date Filed	August 25, 2014
Mileage	200,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I REACHED 55 AND MY ENGINE SHUT OFF. I HAD NO BRAKES OR STEERING AND WENT TO RIGHT IN DITCH AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. *TR

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