2020 Chevrolet MALIBU - SERVICE BRAKES and FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Failure Complaint (#b1749c)

2020 Chevrolet MALIBU

  • Date of Incident: Dec-06, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Dec-09, 2024
  • Failed components: SERVICE BRAKES and FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

The contact owns a 2020 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph and approaching a stop light the braking system malfunctioned when pressing the brake pedal causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. The contact indicated that the vehicle did not reduce speed when pressing the brake pedal and the collision avoidance feature did not activate. A police report was taken at the scene. The police officer also confirmed no skid marks at the crash site. During the crash, the contact sustained injuries to the left arm and right shoulder that did not require medical attention. Both the driver and front seat passenger of the second vehicle sustained undisclosed injuries and were transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed away and later deemed destroyed by the insurance company. The cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 57,000.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern1G1ZE5SX*LF******
Drive TypeFWD/Front-Wheel Drive
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
MakeCHEVROLET
ModelMalibu
Model Year2020
SeriesPremier
Trim2LZ
Body ClassSedan/Saloon
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Base Price33320
Engine ModelLTG - Spark Ignited Direct injection, Variable Valve Timing, ALUM DOHC, DCVCP TURBO, E0-E100, ALUM
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Engine Displacement (CC)2000
Engine Displacement (CI)122.047
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Wheelbase - Short111.40
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Traction ControlStandard
Blind Spot Monitoring SystemOptional
Lane Departure WarningOptional
Lane Keep SystemOptional
Forward Collision WarningOptional
Advanced Automatic Collision NotificationStandard
Rear Visibility SystemStandard
Rear Cross Traffic AlertOptional
Daytime Running LightStandard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Direct
Keyless IgnitionStandard
Auto Reverse SystemStandard
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st and 2nd Rows
Curtain Air BagsAll Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam SwitchingStandard
Plant Company NameFairfax Assembly
Plant CityKANSAS CITY
Plant StateKANSAS
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
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