Some 8,519 2013 model-year Chevrolet Malibu models built between December 2011 and January 15, 2013 may have rolled off the assembly line with improperly torqued rear suspensions, according to the NHTSA. As a result, this can cause suspension noise, and even sudden changes in handling, which could ultimately lead to loss of control and a crash — though none have reportedly happened yet.
Some nuts in the rear suspension of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu may not have been torqued correctly. Initially this could cause suspension noise and some wayward handling; as the bolts become looser over time, they could eventually give way and cause what General Motors terms “sudden changes in vehicle handling” that could lead to a crash. GM says it has no reports of crashes or injuries resulting from this issue.
Owners of affected Malibus are instructed to visit their local dealership, where the rear suspension and alignment bolts will be inspected, and if need be, adjusted to where they’re supposed to be. If the problem is excessive, dealers have been instructed to give vehicles a full re-alignment. All of which will be free of charge to affected owners.
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Same thing different week, month and year. I’m ashamed that GM has STILL not learned how and why these quality spills happen. They spend millions on electronic error proofing and then rely on these systems for proper data. And STILL they have recalls and want to blame somebody else within their system. And the creative verbiage in which to “address” a loose bolt goes ON AND ON. And then…. to add fuel to a fire, NHSTA will allow them to root cause THEMSELVES and correct it. Recalls will then continue without oversight on the assembly process. Recalls must be cheap. I tried to address this issue and thought I had made a difference…. GM was probally glad to see me go…. Brad
Uh, we are human. No one builds a perfect vehicle not prone to recalls.
Your absolutely RIGHT…. but as humans we should have the intelligence in which to learn from our mistakes and not continue to repeat them. Ask yourself…. “Why do vehicle producers have repeated recalls concerning critical fasteners”? “How can vehicles be produced with loose steering wheels, chassis bolts, wheel lugs and steering linkage’s”? How in this modern age of electronic tooling and electronic error proofing can a SINGLE critical fastener escape it production assembly footprint? Your right (again) recalls will continue… but repeated recalls for the same thing is insanity. As I said long ago here… the fox is guarding the henhouse. And NHTSA doesn’t care.
I just checked with the dealer I purchased my 2013 Malibu with and they say there is no recall on any Malibu, for anything. That’s, “Love Chevrolet” in Inverness Florida
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