NHTSA Complaint #11582272 — 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11582272
Vehicle	2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 11, 2024
Date Filed	April 11, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

1. While driving I will lose all steering capability and get a ESC Off 2. Physically difficult to turn the wheel when going around turns and this happens we would be unable to control the vehicle 3. The problem has produced itself by the dealership and there is a Bulletin that provided coverage incase this happens but did not happen until after coverage expired and should have been a recall. 4. No has not been inspected by anyone else 5. Lights that came on were traction control and a notification stating ESC is turned off on the dashboard Marquee.

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