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 13V566000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

What Happened

Your vehicle's power seat wiring harness might be chafing against the seat frame, which could cause problems with the seat's electrical system.

Risk if Unfixed

If the harness gets damaged, it could lead to a short circuit, causing issues like the seat moving unexpectedly, not working at all, or even sparking and potentially starting a fire.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You can get this fixed for free by visiting your local dealership, who will inspect the harness, make any needed repairs, and secure it properly.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #13V566000. 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 13V566000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?