NHTSA Complaint #11583543 — 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11583543
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	November 1, 2022
Date Filed	April 17, 2024
Mileage	40,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, an alarm sounded and the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V502000 (Electrical System, Power Train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. No assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 40,000.

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