NHTSA Complaint #11609458 — 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11609458
Vehicle	2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 1, 2020
Date Filed	August 19, 2024
Mileage	38,000 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 that after parking and turning the vehicle off, several electrical features remained activated including the radio and the infotainment touchscreen. Additionally, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact stated that due to the failure, the battery was drained, and the vehicle could not be immediately restarted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 38,000.

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