CHEVROLET 2013: SUSPENSION:REAR

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 …

Recall #: 13V024000

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CHEVROLET 2013: SUSPENSION:REAR was recalled by Chevrolet in January 23, 2013. Reason: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, manufactured December 6, 2011,…. Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten the bolts as ne…. Verify recall #13V024000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Chevrolet issued this NHTSA recall-General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, manufactured December 6, 2011,….

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agency class: January 23, 2013
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #13V024000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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

Remedy, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13V024000
Date reported	January 23, 2013
Date initiated	January 23, 2013
Recalling firm	Chevrolet
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifica…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on January 23, 2013. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13V024000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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