Issue ID | 1658205 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11322424 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | MALIBU |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/10/19 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I own a 2015 malibu lt 2. 5l, i have not been able to pass the state required inspection due to a faulty oil control solenoid. (gm part #12633613 or gm part # 19419980) i have incurred over $1000 in diagnostic fees and taken the car to three (3) different independent mechanics and two (2) gm certified parts dealers trying to get this part replaced. Gm is no longer manufacturing and referring customers to aftermarket parts.(aftermarket part recommended is the dorman 916-806) in doing research trying to find this part it seems this same part has malfunctioned on every 2014-2015 year model malibu and impala and gm is still not issuing a recall. I have filed customer service inquiries/complaints with multiple dealerships and gm directly. This is an egregious example of a manufacturing defect and they are offering no alternative other than buying a new car. The car is showing a code error p2646 (rocker arm malfunction in bank 1 stuck in off position). I have been attempting to rectify this problem since october 2019, and filed the official complaint with gm april,2020. Case # with gm 9-592-2813084 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 122000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FORT WORTH, TX |
VIN pattern | 1G11C5SLXFFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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