NHTSA Complaint #11448567 — 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11448567
Vehicle	2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	November 24, 2021
Date Filed	January 24, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

I have a 2013 chevy malibu and the defrost is the worst never works when I need it. When the windows fog it won’t even cool them down allowing me to see forcing me to pullover.

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