NHTSA Complaint #11510923 — 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11510923
Vehicle	2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	February 22, 2023
Date Filed	March 9, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Cam-driven Brake Booster Vacuum failure without warning. My engine died, my brake pedal and steering wheel stiffened, while in moderate traffic. I had use excessive brake force to slow my vehicle to a stop. Currently have 78,012 miles as it is sitting in the repairs shop. This is the first time it has happened, but I worry it may happen again because upon further research, it is a very common part failure.

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