47 complaints reported

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
47
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
4

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Jun 2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V764000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was made aware of the issue however, the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the toe link fractured in the driveway. Vin tool confirms parts not available. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2021
Jun 2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V764000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. The VIN tool confirmed parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2020
Jun 2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V764000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2021
Jun 2021

Left rear toe link broke while driving causing the car to go out of control. Fortunately, there was no oncoming traffic at the time. So no collision. The part basically just snapped and broke. Had the car towed and repaired at the Chevy dealer in Lowell Michigan….But the charged me about $334.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2021
May 2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V764000 (Suspension) however, the part to the recall repair was not available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2021
May 2021

Received a notice about a safety recall for faulty rear suspension toe links. this was 8 months ago with no update on a remedy. This is completely unacceptable as this is deemed a safety issue and could cause a crash!

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2020
May 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V764000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2021
Apr 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V764000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CURRY AUTO CENTER LOCATED AT 2906 E BUICK CADILLAC BLVD, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47401, EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2021
Apr 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V764000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED REICHARD CHEVROLET (575 ARLINGTON RD, BROOKVILLE, OH 45309, (937) 833-4011) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2021
Apr 2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V633000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall the contact was informed that the part was available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts were available and repair done. *JB

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Apr 2021
Apr 2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V764000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the recall but informed the contact that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Invalid VIN.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2021
Mar 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V764000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED WALIER CHEVROLET (195 WINCHESTER ST, KEENE, NH 03431, (603) 499-4378) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2021
Mar 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V764000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. WALIER CHEVROLET (195 WINCHESTER ST, KEENE, NH 03431, (603) 499-4378) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2021
Feb 2021 Crash Injury

2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUSPENSION ROD FAILURE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE RECALL UNTIL AFTER THE ACCIDENT. *JS (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Feb 2020
Feb 2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V764000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2021
Feb 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V764000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONTACTED QUALITY CHEVROLET BUICK GMC OF ENGLEWOOD (386 GRAND AVE, ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2021
Jan 2021 Crash Injury

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V764000 (Suspension). The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the rear wheels were wiggling and the vehicle went side to side before the contact lost control of the vehicle and ended up in a ditch. The contact sustained injuries to his neck, right shoulder, and back. The passenger did not sustain injuries. The contact's son transported him to the hospital where medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V764000 (Suspension). The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Oct 2021
Jan 2021 Crash Injury

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Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Oct 2021
Jan 2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V764000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2021
Jul 2016

THIS IS THE SECOND WHEEL BEARINGS I HAD TO REPLACE IN A YEAR. MAKES A SCREECHING NOISE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jul 2016
Jun 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO MONTHS LATER WITH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARING NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2016
Sep 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jul 2013

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The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has 47 Suspension complaints on file. 5 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.