| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005035907 | Incident Date: Jan, 02 2005 |
| Consumer's City: CEDAR GROVE | Consumer's State: NJ |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Model Name: MALIBU | Model Year: 2004 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes | Component's Description: Steering:column locking:anti-theft device |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1G1ZU54824F | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Aug, 25 2005 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Jan, 31 2004 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt: the contact stated that the torque sensor in the steering column had to be replaced. there was an accident in january because the steering locked . the dealership stated there were multiple cars of this make and model that had this problem. the consumer received a recall notices on the power steering and the brakes , but the recall notices were received after the accident. the vehicle was not inspected after the accident to determine the cause of the accident, but it was taken to a body shop to be repaired. the police report stated that the contact's vehicle hit another vehicle in the rear. the contact contacted the manufacturer, and received a letter stating there was no basis for reimbursement for the deductible. *ak |
