Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

13V024000

ManufacturerGeneral Motors LLCReported2013-01-23Affected8,519 vehicles

What was wrong

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.

Risk

Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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