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The Problem: 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.

The Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear suspension bolts and rear alignment bolts, and torque them to the correct specification. Some cars with excessive problems may need a full re-alignment.

Number of Vehicles Potentially Affected: 8519 2013 Chevrolet Malibu sedans built between December 2011 and January 15, 2013.

Thanks to: Motor Trend