NHTSA Complaint #11387580 — 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11387580
Vehicle	2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 6, 2021
Date Filed	January 11, 2021
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ON I-85 SOUTH AT 70 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE AND WHILE BRAKING THE STEERING CAME BACK ONCE I HIT THE EMERGENCY LANE. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON AND OFF FOR THE NEXT TEN MILES. I AM TURNING THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR.

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