Consumer Complaint Detail

CHEVROLET / MALIBU MAXX / 2004

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005049011 Incident Date: Dec, 01 2005
Consumer's City: CORONA Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: MALIBU MAXX Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 1G1ZT62874F Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 06 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: May, 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 the brakes and steering malfunctioned, resulting in an accident. the steering locked up while attempting to make a right turn. prior to this incident she heard a squeaking noise in the brakes. she took the car to a mechanic, and was told brakes were in good working condition. she has not contacted the dealership. a police report was taken. . the contact suffered a concussion, and had nerve damage. *ak updated 12/30/05. *jb