NHTSA Complaint #540598 — 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 540598 |
| Vehicle | 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MT |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS AND THE FRONT END CLUNKS. DEALER STATED THAT THE OWNER OVER-INFLATED THE TIRES, RIDES THE BRAKES WHICH WARPED THE ROTORS. OWNER'S COMPANY HAVE TWO VEHICLES WHICH EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM.
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