NHTSA Recall 13V024000: Suspension: rear
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,519 vehicles. It affects 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V024000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13008 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | January 23, 2013 |
| Owner notification | January 21, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
This is General Motors recall number 13008.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V024000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.