NHTSA Complaint #11243558 — 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11243558
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	January 1, 2019
Date Filed	August 13, 2019
Mileage	15 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

EGINE POWER REDUCED LIGHT. THE CAR WONT GO OVER 20-30MPH. BRAKES MALFUNCTION CAUSING A SMALL FENDER BENDER. ITS HARD TO START WONT STAY RUNNING. IT EVEN LOST POWER ON THE HWY A FEW TIMES BEFORE THE WRECK.

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