| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006060279 | Incident Date: Mar, 07 2006 |
| Consumer's City: WESTMINSTER | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Model Name: MALIBU | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1G1NE52J42M | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Mar, 22 2006 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Feb, 17 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: First noticed problem when driving on freeway and attempting to make a lane change vehicle did not speed as usual and had to return to lane to avoid accident. while driving vehicle from a complete stop, vehicle struggled from 0 to 25 mph. when going up bridge vehicle would not go faster than 20 mph. vehicle does not have much power. vehicle was taken to mechanic and replaced sensors but problem still occurs. after further investigation of problem mechanic realized that the problem is the catalytic converter. the repairs have not been made. i entered the website to find out if there are any recalls on this vehicle for this problem (recommendation from mechanic).*jb |
