NHTSA Complaint #10853692 — 2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10853692
Vehicle	2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 11, 2016
Date Filed	April 5, 2016
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

NTSB: 2011 CHEVY MALIBU: CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STEERING ISSUES, SO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SERVICE. DURING SERVICE, THE CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED THE PARTS IN QUESTION WERE DETERIORATING SEVERELY. *SS THE DEALER FOUND THE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

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