Rear toe links may fracture
Defect Summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2012-2013 buick regal, 2013 chevrolet malibu, and 2010-2013 buick lacrosse vehicles sold or 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. these vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.
Safety Consequence
A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. parts are not currently available. owners were mailed an interim notification on january 27, 2021, and april 15, 2021. a third notification was mailed on august 19, 201. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is n202308930.
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FAQ: Recall 20V764000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V764000?
NHTSA recall 20V764000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on December 21, 2020. It addresses: Rear toe links may fracture. The recall affects approximately 220,006 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V764000 or the manufacturer campaign number N202308930. 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.