unable to install GRUB. 18.11 install failed to give 16.04 over-write option

Bug #1811598 reported by Michael Azoff
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Bug Description

I have a dual boot PC (64 bit)- windows 10 and Ubuntu 16.04. I wish to upgrade Ubuntu 16.04 to 18.11. I ran a new install of 18.11 from CD and it failed to install GRUB in any /dev/sda and /dev/sdb option. I really want the 16.04 GRUB to be updated by 18.11. Thanks Michael

ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 18.10
Package: ubiquity 18.10.12
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.18.0-10.11-generic 4.18.12
Uname: Linux 4.18.0-10-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.20.10-0ubuntu13
Architecture: amd64
CasperVersion: 1.399
Date: Sun Jan 13 17:55:32 2019
InstallCmdLine: file=/cdrom/preseed/ubuntu.seed boot=casper initrd=/casper/initrd quiet splash --- maybe-ubiquity
LiveMediaBuild: Ubuntu 18.10 "Cosmic Cuttlefish" - Release amd64 (20181017.3)
SourcePackage: grub-installer
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)

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