Vehicle recall 13V566000 · November 13, 2013
2013 Chevrolet Malibu
The wiring harness for the power seat may contact the seat frame which may chafe the harness.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured October 25, 2011, through June 29, 2012 and equipped with the 8-way power adjustable front seat feature. The wiring harness for the power seat may contact the seat frame which may chafe the harness.
- Consequence
- If the harness is chaffed enough to expose the wires, a short circuit could occur, resulting unintended movement of the seat, the seat to become inoperative, sparking under the seat, flickering lights, smoke, or possibly a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness and repair and secure it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13342.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V566000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 13, 2013
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13342
- Owner notification
- December 4, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,909
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust; Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Malibu (2013): 2013
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