NHTSA Complaint #11501343 — 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11501343
Vehicle	2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 3, 2023
Date Filed	January 11, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

Driving straight down the road the steering wheel hangs and becomes difficult to steer. There are no warning lights associated with this issue.

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