1.3
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 136,333 miles
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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated and the steering wheel suddenly lost power steering functionality. The vehicle then lost electrical power. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking and that the passenger's side axle needed to be replaced. Additionally, the drive belt had detached. The contact was informed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
- Tucker, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 75 mph, the service battery and engine warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure recurred on eight different occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart each time. The vehicle was taken to dyer Chevrolet ft. Pierce (4200 South us highway 1, fort pierce, fl 34982, (772) 461-4800) where it was diagnosed that the generator control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000. The recall was for gcm generator control module. Updated 9/26/18
- Port St Lucie, FL, USA
- Detroit, MI, USA