Is the 2013 CHEVROLET Malibu safe to drive?

The 2013 CHEVROLET Malibu has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 12V224000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

What Happened

There's a software issue in your vehicle's computer system that might cause the airbag control module to reset after hard braking, leading to potential issues with airbag deployment in a rollover event or severe crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, the roof rail airbag might deploy unintentionally, and in a severe crash, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners might not work as they should, increasing the risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

We'll notify you, and a local dealership will reprogram your vehicle's computer system for free, so you don't need to worry or pay a thing.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #12V224000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 12V224000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?