Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The rear toe links in your vehicle are metal pieces that help keep your back wheels aligned. In some 2010-2013 Buick and Chevrolet models, these links didn't get enough protective coating, which could cause them to break when hit by road debris.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear toe links break, you could lose control of your vehicle, especially on a slippery road or when driving aggressively, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the worn-out toe links and adjuster fasteners with new ones, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.
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