NHTSA Complaint #11451911 — 2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11451911
Vehicle	2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 11, 2022
Date Filed	February 14, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

Chevy is aware that around 90k miles the ESC light comes on indicating that the torque sensor has gone bad and indicating you are about to lose power steering. My car is 93k miles, this light came on and the power steering is completely out. My 16 year old son drives this car. This is a major safety issue and Chevy/GM say the special coverage expired in 10/2021 so they will not pay for the repair. Chevy/GM is allowing customers to drive like this without helping.

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