NHTSA Complaint #11561528 — 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11561528
Vehicle	2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	December 22, 2023
Date Filed	December 22, 2023
Mileage	110,653 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MHP, the message "Engine Power Reduced" was displayed and the vehicle decelerated to 30 MPH. The contact stated that the speed would no longer exceed 30 MPH. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure had also previously occurred but after taking the vehicle to the local dealer no cause of the failure was found. The failure mileage was 110,653.

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