2013 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

21V00F000 · General Motors, LlcSuspension recallThese vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which…Steering & suspensionFree replacement4,271unitsDec 202121V633000 · General Motors, LlcSuspension recallThese vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause…Steering & suspensionFree replacement33KunitsAug 202120V764000 · General Motors, LlcSuspension recallThese vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause…Steering & suspensionFix in development220KunitsDec 202016V502000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallAs such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft…ElectricalFree replacement8,367unitsJul 201615V245000 · General Motors LlcPower Train recallIn the affected vehicles, the console transmission gear selection indicator may not illuminate the shift position selected.Engine & powertrainFree replacement3,690unitsApr 201515V164000 · General Motors LlcVisibility recallIn the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update87KunitsMar 201513V566000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallThe wiring harness for the power seat may contact the seat frame which may chafe the harness.ElectricalFree repair15KunitsNov 201313V024000 · General Motors LlcSuspension recallOne or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque.Steering & suspensionFree repair8,519unitsJan 201312V484000 · General Motors LlcExterior Lighting recallThese vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update120KunitsOct 201212V224000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallAfter an event of hard braking, the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) may reset itself.ElectricalFree software update4,304unitsMay 2012