The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V024000·Announced 2013-01-23

GM Recalls 2013 Chevrolet Malibus for Rear Suspension Bolt Torque Issues

General Motors is recalling 2013 Chevrolet Malibus because rear suspension bolts may not be tightened correctly, which could affect vehicle handling.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension bolts) that may lead to sudden changes in handling and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured between December 6, 2011, and January 15, 2013. The recall addresses a defect where one or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque.

This defect may lead to sudden changes in vehicle handling, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 8,519 vehicles.

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications have already begun and will be completed shortly. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET MALIBU
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
8,519

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MALIBU

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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