NHTSA Complaint #711437 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	711437
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	September 12, 1999
Date Filed	September 16, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

ODOMETER JUMPED 1,000 MILES TO BRING MILEAGE FROM 34527 TO 35587 IN ONE DAY. ONLY DROVE CAR 150 MILES MAX THAT DAY.

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