NHTSA Complaint #11673401 — 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11673401
Vehicle	2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	June 14, 2025
Date Filed	July 14, 2025
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle shuddered and jerked abnormally. On one occasion the vehicle stalled in the middle of a busy intersection. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission accumulator sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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