2013 Chevrolet Malibu recall: rear
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on January 23, 2013. It covers about 8,519 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,519
- reported
- Jan 23, 2013
- owners notified
- Jan 21, 2013
- related complaints
- 65
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 13V024000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 65 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 13V024000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu rear?
Yes. Recall 13V024000, reported on January 23, 2013, covers about 8,519 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V024000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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