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Recall Gap Audit: 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Total 2013 NHTSA Owner Complaints Analyzed: 923 • Adjacent-Year Recall Gaps Detected: 6

Active Recalls Covering Year
10
Statutory Remedy (49 U.S.C. Section 30120)
Adjacent Recall Gaps
6
Excluded Model-Year Gaps
ODI Complaints Analyzed
923
Public NHTSA Defect Reports
Estimated Retail Exposure
$1,800–$4,200
Avg. Dealer Parts & Labor
Official NHTSA Government Verification Links & Methodology ▼
NHTSA safety record analysis: The 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU has 10 open official recalls and 6 adjacent-year recall exclusions (2011–2015). Owners facing unrecalled defects can file an official NHTSA complaint and utilize compiled public records to request discretionary customer goodwill assistance from authorized dealerships.
Verify on Official U.S. Government Website:

Note: NHTSA.gov's web portal indexes certain trucks (such as RAM 1500 or F-150) under specific cab sub-trims (e.g. Crew Cab, Quad Cab). If the Vehicle Model Specs link displays a government portal error, use the Google Verified Search or Official Recalls Lookup above with your 17-digit VIN. You can also click any Official Campaign Link below for guaranteed direct access to the federal filing.

Open Recalls Currently Covering 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU (10)

Adjacent-Year Recall Exclusions (2011–2015 Cross-Reference)

HIGH SEVERITY GAP

STEERING — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 14E044000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2011, 2012
Excluded Year: 2013
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 3
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 60
NHTSA Campaign: 14E044000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2011–2015)

Shared Component Platform: STEERING
RECALLED (Campaign #14E044000)
2011
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
RECALLED (Campaign #14E044000)
2012
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2013
Unrecalled Model Year
60 Complaints • 3 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2014
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2015
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 14E044000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2013 Owner Complaints: 60 Crashes Reported: 3 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 14E044000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (14E044000): Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.

Safety Consequence: A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2011, 2012: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (60) ▼

Sample 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (STEERING)

ODI #11378561 • Incident Date: 12/08/2020
I MADE A LEFT HAND TURN AND STEERING WENT OUT OF THE CAR AND HAD TO MANUEVER CAR TO KEEP FROM WRECKING VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED IT WOULD BE 2200 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. MODULE AND MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
ODI #11317510 • Incident Date: 03/10/2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT, THE VEHICLE STALLED FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 5 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE RODE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY AND THE SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.
ODI #11297377 • Incident Date: 10/01/2016 [CRASH]
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK AND THERE WOULD BE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WITHOUT WARNING INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HOLIDAY AUTOMOTIVE SALES LOCATED AT 321 N ROLLING MEADOWS DR, FOND DU LAC, WI 54937, WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WOULD CONTINUE TO OCCUR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING A 50 MPH AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT INTO A CURVE, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGES OCCURRED DUE TO THE FAILURE AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT A STEADY 20 MPH TO HEISER CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 2620 W WASHINGTON ST, WEST BEND, WI 53095 WHERE THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN THEIR POSSESSION AND PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND FILED A CASE WITH THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT HAD YET TO HEAR BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
ODI #11281345 • Incident Date: 11/18/2019
THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. I HAD TO GET A NEW IGNITION BACK IN NOV 2017. NOW NOV 2019 THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING. IM AFRAID THIS MY BE A EVERY TWO YEAR PROBLEM. I'VE FOUND OUT HOW TO GET THE KEY UNSTUCK BUT THAN THREE HOURS HAD PAST WAITING FOR HELP AND MY BATTERY HAD DIE.
ODI #11254106 • Incident Date: 09/08/2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED WHILE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED UNLESS THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN THEIR PRESENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000.
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  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 14E044000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 14E044000 and 60 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for STEERING? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

AIR BAGS — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 15V666000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2015
Excluded Year: 2013
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 10
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 42
NHTSA Campaign: 15V666000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2011–2015)

Shared Component Platform: AIR BAGS
UNAFFECTED
2011
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2012
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2013
Unrecalled Model Year
42 Complaints • 10 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2014
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
RECALLED (Campaign #15V666000)
2015
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 15V666000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2013 Owner Complaints: 42 Crashes Reported: 10 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 15V666000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (15V666000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

Safety Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2015: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (42) ▼

Sample 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (AIR BAGS)

ODI #11722735 • Incident Date: 03/07/2026 [CRASH]
Driver going 60+ mph hit metal guardrail, spun and slammed into concrete side of bridge. No airbags deployed
ODI #11683959 • Incident Date: 11/04/2022 [CRASH]
I got sick and I split a utility pole. The airbags did not deploy
ODI #11651085 • Incident Date: 03/08/2025
Service air bag notification is on. Which is a safety issue.
ODI #11646129 • Incident Date: 03/01/2024
Unknown
ODI #11639409 • Incident Date: 01/29/2025
Service airbag
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  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 15V666000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 15V666000 and 42 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for AIR BAGS? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

AIR BAGS — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 19V019000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2011
Excluded Year: 2013
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 10
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 42
NHTSA Campaign: 19V019000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2011–2015)

Shared Component Platform: AIR BAGS
RECALLED (Campaign #19V019000)
2011
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2012
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2013
Unrecalled Model Year
42 Complaints • 10 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2014
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2015
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 19V019000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2013 Owner Complaints: 42 Crashes Reported: 10 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 19V019000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (19V019000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.

Safety Consequence: If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2011: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (42) ▼

Sample 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (AIR BAGS)

ODI #11722735 • Incident Date: 03/07/2026 [CRASH]
Driver going 60+ mph hit metal guardrail, spun and slammed into concrete side of bridge. No airbags deployed
ODI #11683959 • Incident Date: 11/04/2022 [CRASH]
I got sick and I split a utility pole. The airbags did not deploy
ODI #11651085 • Incident Date: 03/08/2025
Service air bag notification is on. Which is a safety issue.
ODI #11646129 • Incident Date: 03/01/2024
Unknown
ODI #11639409 • Incident Date: 01/29/2025
Service airbag
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  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 19V019000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 19V019000 and 42 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for AIR BAGS? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
MEDIUM SEVERITY GAP

SEAT BELTS — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 15V269000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2011, 2012
Excluded Year: 2013
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: MEDIUM: 60% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 3
NHTSA Campaign: 15V269000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2011–2015)

Shared Component Platform: SEAT BELTS
RECALLED (Campaign #15V269000)
2011
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
RECALLED (Campaign #15V269000)
2012
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2013
Unrecalled Model Year
3 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2014
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2015
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 15V269000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2013 Owner Complaints: 3 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 15V269000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (15V269000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.

Safety Consequence: If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2011, 2012: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket and inspect the flexible steel cable, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15031.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (3) ▼

Sample 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (SEAT BELTS)

ODI #11327852 • Incident Date: 03/02/2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT ALARM SOUNDED WITHOUT A PASSENGER SEATED IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE CONTACT BUCKLED THE SEAT BELT AND THE ALARM CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED OR NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
ODI #11014019 • Incident Date: 08/05/2017
FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT FEMALE RECEIVER BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH THE MALE PORTION OF THE SEATBELT. THIS WAS FIRST NOTED WHEN MY GRANDSON WAS TRYING TO PUT ON THE SEATBELT. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT THE TIME. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES EVER SINCE.
ODI #10925983 • Incident Date: 11/12/2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PRETENSION CABLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V269000 (SEAT BELT) AS A POSSIBLE RESOLUTION TO THE FAILURE, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,652. UPDATED 01/31/2017*CT
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Unlock the Complete 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall Gap Escalation War Room (15V269000)

Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 15V269000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 15V269000 and 3 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for SEAT BELTS? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
LOW SEVERITY GAP

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 14V240000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2014
Excluded Year: 2013
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: LOW: 30% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 1
NHTSA Campaign: 14V240000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2011–2015)

Shared Component Platform: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
UNAFFECTED
2011
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2012
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2013
Unrecalled Model Year
1 Complaints • 0 Crashes
RECALLED (Campaign #14V240000)
2014
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2015
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 14V240000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2013 Owner Complaints: 1 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 14V240000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (14V240000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.

Safety Consequence: If a brake pad detaches from caliper, there may be a sudden reduction in braking, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2014: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14128.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (1) ▼

Sample 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC)

ODI #11587369 • Incident Date: 05/02/2024
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond, causing a stopping distance delay. Additionally, the contact noticed a burning odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The contact stated upon opening the hood to inspect the vehicle, he noticed that brake fluid had spilled all over the vacuum pump. The contact stated that he added brake fluid in the vacuum pump, but the brake fluid immediately leaked out of the vacuum pump. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
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Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 14V240000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 14V240000 and 1 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
LOW SEVERITY GAP

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 14V247000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2014
Excluded Year: 2013
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: LOW: 30% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 1
NHTSA Campaign: 14V247000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2011–2015)

Shared Component Platform: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
UNAFFECTED
2011
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2012
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2013
Unrecalled Model Year
1 Complaints • 0 Crashes
RECALLED (Campaign #14V247000)
2014
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2015
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 14V247000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2013 Owner Complaints: 1 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 14V247000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (14V247000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through May 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2.5L engine with the auto stop/start option. The affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, disabling the hydraulic boost assist. As such, these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety Consequence: If the hydraulic boost assist is disabled, slowing or stopping the vehicle will require additional brake pedal effort and a lengthened stopping distance. Both of these effects increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2014: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. General Motors number for this recall is 14201.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (1) ▼

Sample 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC)

ODI #11587369 • Incident Date: 05/02/2024
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond, causing a stopping distance delay. Additionally, the contact noticed a burning odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The contact stated upon opening the hood to inspect the vehicle, he noticed that brake fluid had spilled all over the vacuum pump. The contact stated that he added brake fluid in the vacuum pump, but the brake fluid immediately leaked out of the vacuum pump. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
🔒 PREMIUM PRO SUITE 100x ROI vs. $2,000+ Dealership Repair Quote

Unlock the Complete 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall Gap Escalation War Room (14V247000)

Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 14V247000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 14V247000 and 1 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.