Investigation EA03021: 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Nov 4, 2003

Closed

Oct 19, 2004

Model years

1999

Subject

Front suspension coil spring fracture

Component: Suspension › Front

Summary

The failure rate of the subject vehicles is low relative to past odi investigations.the engineering analysis is therefore closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.please see the attached report for additional details.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1999 Chevrolet Malibu789 complaints