# Service bulletin 13008A

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10246697
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-12\-11
- Manufacturer's number: 13008A
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-01\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION

## NHTSA's summary

Rear Suspension Bolt May Not Be To Proper Torque Specification

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10246697-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10246697-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Equipment and accessories, Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [21V00F000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V00F000.md), 2021-12-22: SUSPENSION:REAR
- [2021510](/recalls/tc/2021510.md), 2021-08-12: Suspension
- [21V633000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V633000.md), 2021-08-12: SUSPENSION:REAR
- [20V764000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V764000.md), 2020-12-21: SUSPENSION:REAR
- [2020615](/recalls/tc/2020615.md), 2020-12-10: Suspension
- [2013023](/recalls/tc/2013023.md), 2013-01-23: Suspension
- [13V024000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V024000.md), 2013-01-23: SUSPENSION:REAR

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [PI0281L](/bulletins/11019516.md), 2025-06-12, Service bulletin: STEERING; POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION. This preliminary informational \(PI\) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- [05\-03\-08\-002J](/bulletins/11007936.md), 2024-09-20, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- [05\-03\-08\-002J](/bulletins/11007935.md), 2024-09-20, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- [15\-00\-89\-004G](/bulletins/11000119.md), 2024-05-15, Service bulletin: ENGINE; SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- [PI0572B](/bulletins/10254240.md), 2024-05-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Information on COAX Repair Kit Availability.
- [PI0693C](/bulletins/10253609.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI. Unable to Access MP3 Files on CD, Bluetooth Connectivity, No Audio After a Bluetooth CALL.
- [PI0663F](/bulletins/10253595.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Match.
- [PI0663E](/bulletins/10253594.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Match.
- [20\-NA\-132](/bulletins/10253527.md), 2024-04-23, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- [17\-NA\-052](/bulletins/10253526.md), 2024-04-23, Service bulletin: WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

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