Slightly more than 4,200 Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal, and Chevrolet Malibu models have been recalled by General Motors.
This is an expansion of a previous recall where subject vehicles may have rear toe links that received improper electrocoating corrosion protection, meaning they could suffer from long-term corrosion. This could cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture. If this occurs, a driver may have difficulty controlling the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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The recall impacts 2010-2013 Buick LaCrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu models that were ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin.
Impacted LaCrosse models were manufactured between May 9, 2009 and June 28, 2013 while Buick Regal models embroiled in the recall were built between May 13, 2011 and September 7, 2013. Chevrolet Malibu models produced between November 7, 2011 and August 23, 2013 are also involved.
Dealerships were notified of the expanded recall on December 22, 2021 and owners will be notified by February 7, 2022. They will be asked to return their vehicle to a GM dealership where the rear suspension toe links will be replaced and the fasteners will be adjusted.
