NHTSA Complaint #11461784 — 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11461784
Vehicle 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 57,733 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after his wife parked the vehicle, the "Shift to Park" message was displayed while the gear selector was shifted into park(P). The vehicle would not turn off until after several attempts; however, the failure recurred with the doors locking the contact's wife and 3 children inside of the vehicle. The contact's wife was able to turn off the vehicle while the brake pedal was depressed and the Start/Stop button was pressed and unlocked the doors with the key fob. The dealer was made aware of the failure and sent a tow truck to retrieve the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,733.

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