Rear Trailing Arm Bolt Grease
Certain 2016 model year Chevrolet Malibu model vehicles may have been built with grease
applied to the trailing arm to knuckle attachment bolts. Grease added under the shoulder of the
bolts could result in the bolts slipping over time. If the bolts loosen there would be an
increasing amount of noise from the rear suspension. Left unaddressed, the upper bolts could
potentially back out completely. This would result in a noticeable swaying of the vehiclesÂ’ rear
end from road inputs while driving, and increased noise. The vehicle handling is not affected.
Dealers are to replace the four rear control arm to knuckle bolts. It will also be necessary to
clean
any grease from the bolt mounting surfaces.
