This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 70 mph, the anti-theft system engaged and the engine seized. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to his home. The manufacturer was notified, but was unable to assist. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unknown.
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the key would come out of the ignition independently while the vehicle was in motion. The contact stated that the air bag warning light intermittently flashed and the engine seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 226,000.
- Wentzville, MO, USA
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- Minburn, IA, USA