NHTSA Complaint #10784443 — 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10784443
Vehicle	2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 2, 2015
Date Filed	October 21, 2015
Mileage	238,419 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. AS A RESULT, THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND HAD TO BE CHARGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 238,419. UPDATED 1/19/16 LN *CN

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