NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2013 CHEVROLET MALIBUNHTSA Campaign #13V024000
The official notice
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.
8,519 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 13008Updated June 10, 2026