NHTSA Complaint #11460689 — 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11460689
Vehicle	2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 20, 2022
Date Filed	April 13, 2022
Mileage	42,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 40 MPH independently. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road for five minutes. The contact was able to continue to drive with no other issues. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred twice while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

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