NHTSA Complaint #11705965 — 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle occasionally accelerated independently. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the engine seized. The contact stated that the vehicle was jump-started daily, and the unknown warning lights turned off when the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics; however, the failure was not duplicated. In addition, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.