NHTSA Complaint #11460582 — 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11460582
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	March 29, 2022
Date Filed	April 12, 2022
Mileage	92,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was water leaking through the panel housing of the third brake light onto the headliner and the rear seats and trunk of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the third brake light panel housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

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