Consumer Complaint Detail

CHEVROLET / MALIBU / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007120457 Incident Date: Aug, 31 2007
Consumer's City: HUNTINGTON STATION Consumer's State: NY
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: MALIBU Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Suspension
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1GNE52J03M7 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 12 2007 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Sep, 30 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 2003 chevy malibu accelerates on its own. customer states that the car would drive on its own without putting her foot on the accelerator. **nar**kb the consumer received a recall notice in the mail which stated the accelerator pedal would be inspected only. after having continual problems with the vehicle accelerating on it s own, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the accelerator pedal had an internal malfunction. the consumer is seeking reimbursement. the consumer also complained of a rattle noise coming from the vehicle when going over bumps. the dealer inspected the vehicle and found the left front strut and mount were worn. the left side lower control arm was noisy. *jb