2013 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 236
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 236 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 35 records
- steering wheel · 19 records
- shut down · 11 records
- lost power · 11 records
- electrical system · 11 records
- shuts down · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 80 |
| 30–60k mi | 58 |
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
The dashboard completely went out no gauges work, no fuses are blown and dealership doesn't know why
ODI 11139179
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly stopped moving and was unable to change gears to move off the roadway. The failure occurred without warning. An independent mechanic was able to go to the location and serviced the vehicle by replacing the alternator assembly; however, the failures continued. The contact stated that the stability control warning…
ODI 11121595
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the check engine sensor illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would sometimes shut off while making a left turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was then towed to cap city chevrolet ([redacted], white hall, oh), but no failure could be found. After the contact…
ODI 11181780
Electrical System
Camshaft actuator solenoid was replaced under special warranty. Check engine light came on again after this was replaced. Was told it was now the intake solenoid. This also should have been covered under the same warranty. Was told it would cost 258.00 to replace.
ODI 11114211
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start. On another occasion, while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled, all the warning indicators illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a parking lot. The vehicle was able to restart an hour later and was driven to the contact's residence. The contact called wallace…
ODI 11120066
Electrical System · Steering
While the vehicle is in motion, radio and other electrics go blank, steering wheel feels locked up but i assume it has lost power steering. This has happened multiple times. It corrects itself in few seconds but once nearly swerved into a car as the wheel would not turn.
ODI 11112140
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 to 60 mph, the charging system warning indicator illuminated and caused the battery to engage into discharge mode. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system).…
ODI 11115900
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I recently paid my vehicle off and i am experiencing several electrical issues. The emergency brake went out and "service emergency brake light is on". There's no connection. When i hit a pothole in the road while driving, my radio screen blacks out. Then i can hit another bump and it comes back on. When i park, my ignition does not release my key. I have to turn the steering wheel several times and put it in drive…
ODI 11230292
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Takata recall i have my car for less than 6 month dashboard is dead it jumps on and off from time to time , services lights are coming on , my steerling wheel is pulling to the right i can't let it go with it pulling and almost causing a wreck on the road
ODI 11110900
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving on the highway and city streets my car electrical system cut completely off while engine is still running. It jerks the car to left or right and then cuts back mlm on. Can't steer until the power comes back on if i'm driving or parked. This has happened on several occasions. Check engine lights comes on then message of engine power reduced. Have been in service several times about check engine light…
ODI 11104511
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While driving and moving or using steering drive car completely shuts down. I almost had 2 accidents because of this. It happens randomly suddenly the car while driving shuts down, stereo goes off and driving steering wheel goes hard i cant use it. When i turn off the car trying to park it it shuts down and keys get locked or stuck, unable to remove keys. While driving sometimes if you turn on highlights it shuts…
ODI 11124429
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
While driving (on multiple occasions) on city streets my car experiences multiple electronic failures including.. Flickering display screen, loss of my link radio system, shut down of power steering, and warning displays of need to service stability system. When it first occured i was turning right in a city intersection loss of power steering led the wheel to lock and this lack of control almost forced me into…
ODI 11098912
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
My 2013 chevrolet malibu lost power and shut off while driving on five different occasions to date. The first two times i had come to a complete stop and the key could not be removed from the ignition. I had to wait for 10 to 30 minutes before the power returned and could remove the key or restart the vehicle. On the third occasion, i was driving on the highway and the radio and air conditioning lost power and the…
ODI 11098179
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving, all electronic systems shut off. The engine is still running but the gauges, power steering, traction control, everything. Anything electrical shuts off. It's happened on the freeway going 60 mph and on residential streets only going 15 mph.
ODI 11093900
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the previous vehicle owner had the vehicle repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the electrical warning indicator illuminated and the previous owner had the vehicle serviced at an unknown dealer. After purchasing the vehicle, the contact stated that the electrical system warning indicator…
ODI 11234131
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, the power steering ability seized and the vehicle shut down and then restarted. In addition, the service power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to classic lawton chevrolet ([redacted], lawton, ok 73505, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 11092743
Electrical System · Steering
When i was on my way home, my car's warning lights started to flicker, and 'power steering service' and 'charging system' warning lights appeared. My entire dash went completely black and steering wheel became completely hard. The car stayed on, but all the lights went off. After a few seconds, the car shut off. Car would not restart, even with a jump. Mileage on car was at 110,000 miles. Luckily i was on a…
ODI 11082623
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Touch screen goes black, lose sound, randomly lose power while driving, car completely stalls at stop as well as while driving, steering wheel locks while driving going straight or in the middle of turn, all this happens at random times doesn't matter how far and how long, no trigger has been found, dealership can not duplicate the problem. Car will lock key in the ignition and will not release for a while and no…
ODI 11102122
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Steering ecu, instrument cluster, and center stack all reset while driving intermittently. These incidence have occurred numberous times and gm does not know the root cause. When an event occurs the driver looses power steering for a brief period of time. This has happened while making left hand turns, on the highway, and while stopped. Gm released a technical service bulletin to check ground points on the negative…
ODI 11084665
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the instrument cluster lighting flickered and the vehicle lost power. Additionally, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ed rinke chevrolet buick gmc (26125 van dyke, center line, mi 48015, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the battery cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 11132897
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Starting in october 23, 2017 got in the car started it and it started but dashboard lights did not come on. Proceeded to drive home the dashboard never came back on. I got in the car the next day the dashboard lights came on.. I took it george matick chevrolet on october 24, 2017 and they were unable to diagnose anything, the car continued to do the same with the lights blinking on and off including the signal light…
ODI 11076382
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was stalling with no warning. The battery warning light flashed several times as the failure progressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer athens chevrolet (4110 atlanta hwy, athens, ga 30606, [redacted]) who diagnosed that the vehicle battery needed to be replaced which was replaced however after a week the vehicle had continued to…
ODI 11143753
Electrical System · Engine · Seats
Keep stuck in ignition. No power. Had p0010 code. Changed the intake camshaft position solenoid.
ODI 11074223
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Dashboard instrument cluster flicks on & off while driving highway, side street or stationary no difference. Car acts as if it is being started over & over while driving. Check engine, stability control & other warnings flash. Bell dings over & over. Now 6 months later, instrument cluster doesn't work at all. No speed/oil/gas indicators. Dealership & mechanic shop can't find anything wrong during diagnostics. No…
ODI 11129133
Electrical System
Safety risk: the entire electrical system shuts down while the car is in motion. Radio and dashboard lights go out and the power steering fails. This malfunction occurs randomly both on highways, street driving (stop-start), while making left or right turns and reversing out of parking spaces. I have taken the car to the dealer from which i purchased the vehicle (schumacher chevrolet in clifton, nj) 3 times and they…
ODI 11067367