NHTSA Complaint #11680746 — 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11680746
Vehicle	2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	December 3, 2018
Date Filed	August 14, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The knob that slides and opens the hidden compartment behind the radio has melted and gets black goo all over everything. It's definitely a widespread problem that many people have experienced and should be recalled. I can't find just a replacement knob without replacing the entire thing.

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