NHTSA Complaint #11487693 — 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11487693
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	October 1, 2022
Date Filed	October 3, 2022
Mileage	29,340 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after shifting the vehicle to park(P), the "Shift to Park" message was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that even after the vehicle had been turned off, the warning light, radio, and audible chime was activated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA ID Number: 10198852; Manufacturer Communication Number: 19NA206 (Power Train). The failure mileage was 29,340.

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