NHTSA Complaint #11149970 — 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11149970
Vehicle	2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	November 7, 2018
Date Filed	November 7, 2018
Mileage	117,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE

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