NHTSA Complaint #11688602 — 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11688602
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	March 3, 2024
Date Filed	September 20, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

When I go down a hill the rpms jump up to 4, sometimes 5. I took the vehicle to the dealership and went on a drive, but no problem was determined. There was no warning lamps. To my knowledge, it started last year.

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