NHTSA Complaint #11431293 — 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11431293
Vehicle	2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 31, 2021
Date Filed	August 31, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Car accelerates on its own while I’m driving. In addition , without warning the car engines suddenly reduced speed. This has accrued while I’m on the freeway without any warnings.

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