NHTSA Complaint #11458812 — 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11458812
Vehicle 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 179,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel locked without warning. The contact stated that after multiple restarts, the power steering functionality returned. Over time, the contact stated that the failure would occur while driving at various speeds without warning. The contact had spoken with the dealer and was informed that her vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14E044000 (Steering). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and she was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000

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