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2013 Chevrolet Malibu: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

10Safety recalls
924Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2013 Chevrolet Malibu owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Electrical System425Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Engine226Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Steering197Most reports between 10k and 90k miles
Unknown Or Other97Most reports between 40k and 110k miles
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)84Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Air Bags69Most reports between 40k and 110k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Electrical System: IgnitionJul 2016 · Campaign 16V502000
  • Visibility: Sun/Moon Roof AssemblyMar 2015 · Campaign 15V164000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionApr 2015 · Campaign 15V245000
  • Exterior Lighting: Turn SignalOct 2012 · Campaign 12V484000
  • Electrical System: WiringNov 2013 · Campaign 13V566000
  • Suspension: RearJan 2013 · Campaign 13V024000
  • Electrical System: SoftwareMay 2012 · Campaign 12V224000
  • Suspension: RearDec 2020 · Campaign 20V764000
  • Suspension: RearAug 2021 · Campaign 21V633000
  • Suspension: RearDec 2021 · Campaign 21V00F000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Sands Chevrolet/Hybrid System Fire/StallAQ14001 · opened May 2014 · closed May 2016
  • Generator Control Module FiresRQ13003 · opened Jul 2013 · closed Jul 2014

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.