NHTSA Complaint #11165181 — 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11165181
Vehicle	2006 CHEVROLET COBALT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 20, 2018
Date Filed	January 4, 2019
Mileage	18,071 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT SHUDDERED AND VIBRATED WHILE IDLING. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY SWITCHED BACK TO THE ACCESSORY POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,071.

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