NHTSA Complaint #781533 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	781533
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Date Filed	November 5, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

ALTERNATOR, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, MAIN COMPUTER, GROUNDING WIRTES, ENGINE, AND THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT HAS FAILED.

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