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2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU — SERVICE BRAKES

crash1 injured · 2153156 · 2025-12-01

Vehicle

Make
CHEVROLET
Model
MALIBU
Year
2018
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Speed
35 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

The brake booster unit, vacuum pump , brake light switch failed and malfunctioned and it is available. My safety and others on the road was at risk due to brakes being stiff and hard as a brick. Possibly nearly hit an other vehicles on the road. No warning lamps or other symptoms prior to the failure.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11702328
Machine
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