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 · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Vehicle moving on city street, lost power to radio, navigation system, etc., then lost steering. Lost steering while making u-turn. Lost steering in forward and reverse while parking vehicle. Power to control panels shut down during both incidents. Occurred briefly on highway while traveling at high rate of speed. The loss of power and steering has become more frequent and lasting for a longer period of time.…
ODI 10918591
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stationary, the doors locked on their own and the contact could not exit the vehicle. In addition, the ignition key became stuck on more than one occasion. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
ODI 10918456
Electrical System · Steering
My car initially started with the radio and touch screen powering off for a few seconds. Then, i was driving and went to make a left turn, the radio power went off as well as the steering wheel locked up, again only for a few seconds. Now, when it happens (it's happening more frequently), the headlights and dash lights flicker as well as the radio power shuts off and the steering locks up. It all only lasts around…
ODI 10917822
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was parked, it failed to start and an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle because the doors were locked. The contact had to manually unlock the door in order to exit the vehicle. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument cluster. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was…
ODI 10920148
Electrical System
When driving, specifically at night, all lights flicker off, while driving or sitting idle. Also when i put on the turn signal, or just make a turn, stop, accelerate. There is no reason, just happens, the lights flicker off. All of the lights, including the screen. All the lights go completely out for a few seconds then come right back on. Twice the car has turned off, all the lights go out, then they come back on,…
ODI 10915161
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I have had problem with the 2013 malibu since i purchase it on october 22, 2015. On october 07,2016 me and my child almost got hit by a 18 wheeler getting off the interstate. I ran in the ditch to avoid having a accident. I look in the dash of the car and it stated that engine power is reduced and when i push the gas down it told me engine overspeed. The car is park now because i do not feel safe.
ODI 10915315
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electrical system shorted several times. The dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. In addition, various warning indicators flashed on the instrument panel. The dealer indicated that the subwoofer was draining the power. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
ODI 10946322
Electrical System
While driving vehicle at various speeds the electronics and power steering will turn off causing and turn back on. This also occurs while making turns without warning.
ODI 10913861
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph and turning left, the vehicle stalled. A "service theft deterrent systems" message illuminated. The vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, but the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the…
ODI 10913621
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle's power seized. The vehicle restarted after one attempt, but the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10915456
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the electronic screen blanked out, the engine shut down and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was driven to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,968. Updated…
ODI 10916725
Electrical System · Steering
While driving down the highway first the windshield wipers quit during a down pour, the anti traction was malfunctioning on the screen then said anti theft system needed service then the steering went out and locked the car down. All of this happened while the car remained running. Was very scary. Have done some research and it appears gm is aware of a problem. The car is currently at the dealership. No known reason…
ODI 10905954
Electrical System · Steering
I got my car 6 months ago, and now my car steering wheel locked , and lost battery voltage , i'm getting message to service wheel steering system ann battery charge system
ODI 10903401
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
The check engine light comes on and stays on - when checked at the dealer they told me no code found for two years, then as time went on it started adding service power steering and ac/dc shut down. After numerous visits to the dealer and two major repairs, the check engine light still comes on, and the power steering locks up. On august 24, 2016, i was driving 50+ mph on a curvy road when the check engine light…
Crash reported
ODI 10908043
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
On numerous occasions my 2013 malibu has lost power causing a steering issue. It could be while driving, turning, stopping or accelerating. The car will lose power to the touch screen radio causing the screen to go black, then i lose the steering momentarily and then everything will come back on. This can happen once or sometimes it continues to happen which causes the service stabilitrack warning light to come on…
ODI 10913971
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving car instrument panel turns off, after which steering locks up and brakes become inoperable. Instrument panel turns off for seconds, then as the instrument panel turns back on, all messages on instrument panel flash (ie engine light, low battery, etc). Most common message is about stabilink. Even after instrument panel turns back on, the steering wheel will remain stiff and hard to move until you leave…
ODI 10913759
Electrical System · Steering
While driving, all of the sudden the raio/ screen goes out, steering locks up! Has happened right after started, day & night, may be fine for an hour to 4 or 5 hours, never know! Has happened when turning, very dangerous! I've almost had 4-5 accidents due to this problem! Chevys says they haven't had any knowledge! Dought this, complaints all over the internet. This started around 45,000 ruth just the radio /screen…
ODI 10895218
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electrical system intermittently stopped functioning, which resulted in a loss of power steering, abs functionality, and the windshield wipers operated independently. The failure occurred without warning. The failure occurred approximately eight times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the solenoids needed to be…
ODI 10909625
Electrical System · Steering
Our 2103 chevy malibu "loses electrical power and power steering" whuile being driven. This is now happening even more frequently. The dash and steering, etc goes blank and resets after a few seconds. This is happening more often and is dangerous. I see on the internet that dozens or hundreds of other 2013 malibu owners are having the same problem. Some have had accidents as a result. My mechanic is not able to find…
ODI 10892806
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
My chevrolet malibu shut off on me in the mid of the way and i almost go into a accident with my children. Took it to the dealership and they can't find out why my car is doing this.
ODI 10894150
Electrical System
While driving my vehicle on a highway going 65mph, it suddenly stopped,locked up, and would not turn on. The electrical panel goes off and on when it wants to. Sometimes the car will not steer and it gets really stiff. Have taken it to the dealership numerous times and they have told me that they find nothing wrong with the car. I know something is wrong with it and it is dangerous to operate a car that all of a…
ODI 10885405
Electrical System · Steering
My vehicle has 49000 miles on it while driving i loose power steering...the steering wheel locks up.. Radio turns off...and the dash lights go off... After a second i get power back and control.. I have almost had head on collisions a 2 occasions.. I also had my steering completely lock while parked.. And as with before my radio went off and would not turn back on until i turned the car off and back on.... This is a…
ODI 10882791
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I have a malibu eco boost. On june 23, 2015 i was driving on 96 and the charging system failure light came on the car began to shut down. The power steering went out. I was able to pull over on the shoulder but the keys could not be removed from the ignition. I had it towed to graff chevrolet andthey said the only thing they could find wrong was a speedsensor. The guy tom said i could come get my vehicle at 8pm…
ODI 10882607
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, service air bags ,service anti teft system,warnings come on, a/c,radio shut off aswell as gas ,speed odometer,all gauges shut down.
ODI 10888054
Electrical System
Engine shutoff - electrical system issues: noticed problems when turning left and engaging turn signal: the radio would turn off and turn back on. The interactive system would also turn off/on. A/c fan would speed up or slow down. Using bluetooth synced phone would cause interactive system to turn off/on and would kill engine. Power steering and brakes no longer would work due to engine cut-off. During warm weather…
ODI 10874740