NHTSA Complaint #869650 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	869650
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	August 31, 2000
Date Filed	September 6, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

BATTERY HAS FAILED WITHIN 3 YEARS, AND WILL NOT START ON ITS OWN..*AK SQUEAK IN LEFT REAR WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT DUE TO REAR STABILIZER SHAFT BUSHING FAILURE. *YH

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