NHTSA Complaint #744241 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	744241
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Date of Incident	April 18, 2001
Date Filed	April 24, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

FRONT WHEELS DEVELOPED GRINING NOISE. DEALER SAYS ITS WORN OUT HUBS AND BEARING ON BOTH SIDES AND CLAIMS ITS FROM POTHOLES. I DON'T HIT MANY POTHOLES. I MAKE A CONSCIENCE EFFORT TO AVOID POTHOLES. REPAIR IS COSTING ME $1000. I THINK I'M BEING TAKEN.*AK

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