Power seat wiring harness may chafe and short
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 13V566000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V566000?
NHTSA recall 13V566000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on November 13, 2013. It addresses: Power seat wiring harness may chafe and short. The recall affects approximately 14,909 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V566000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13342. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.