NHTSA Complaint #608956 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	608956
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	October 18, 1998
Date Filed	September 30, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. YH

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