NHTSA recall 13V024000
Suspension › Rear
Chevrolet Malibu
Reported Jan 23, 20138,519 vehicles affectedGeneral Motors LLCMaker’s number 13008Built Dec 6, 2011 – Jul 25, 2012
The defect
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, manufactured December 6, 2011, through January 15, 2013. One or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This may lead to sudden changes in vehicle handling.
The risk
Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.