NHTSA Complaint #11516907 — 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11516907
Vehicle	2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	April 9, 2023
Date Filed	April 13, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

Rear suspension knuckles damaged. Make loud clunking noise when entering/exiting vehicle and anytime I ride over bumps

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