NHTSA Complaint #11032967 — 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11032967
Vehicle	2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	October 10, 2017
Date Filed	October 11, 2017
Mileage	72,759 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON WHEN NOT PUSHING THE PEDAL. AS SOON AS YOU PUSH THE PEDAL, THE LIGHTS GO OUT. YOU COME REALLY CLOSE TO GETTING REAR-ENDED BECAUSE THE PERSON BEHIND YOU DOESN'T REALIZE THAT YOU ARE STOPPING.

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