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 · Visibility/Wiper
Climate control issues. Fan is stuck at one speed on passenger side and will not heat. When a/c compressor is on it blows ice cold air. When heat is on it also blows ice cold air, no matter the setting whether in "sync" mode or not. The climate zone does not change from high to low of vice versa. This causing heating issues in colder weather and defroster issues on passenger side of vehicle.
ODI 10763818
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While i was driving the car kept shutting off and throwing it into theft mode...this happens on daily basis now and i'm scared it will cause an accident due to the continuous shutting off in the middle of driving in certain speeds...i see there is recalls on this which i do keep getting the anti theft deterrent system error message in my main screen when this happens. When will there be a recall for this on this…
ODI 10714781
Electrical System · Steering
Car bought from the dealership as used with 28k miles in nov 2014. In march 2015, the steering wheel started to lock while turning. Meanwhile, the screen and the radio restarts. The locking of the steering wheel happens under different circumstances, including but not limit to when parking, cruising on the neighbourhood (speed below 30 mph), change lanes in highways (speed around 50 mph), and several times while the…
ODI 10970389
Electrical System · Seats
Was sitting in my seat adjusting the seat by pushing the button that had a short when i pushed the button i herd a clicking noise then i smelt a fume type of smell i put the car in reverse when the seat wouldn't move as i looked down at the gear i notice that the driver seat where i was sitting was on fire every where the car was wired is where the fire burned up i called the fire department in which they informed…
Fire reported
ODI 10713739
Electrical System · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 mph, the windshield wipers failed and caused the instrument panel lights to flicker. The failure continued until the instrument panel dimmed completely. The dealer diagnosed that there was a loose battery cable. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued intermittently. In addition, while turning the vehicle, the wheels seized and the instrument…
ODI 10734832
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would momentarily shut off causing the power steering assist to fail and making it very difficult to control the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.
ODI 10759873
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Blend door functions do not work properly. Dual climate control only allows heat to drivers side of vehicle. Passenger side blows a/c cold air no matter if a/c is on or off. Periodically drivers side only works on defrost or feet only settings. Have to have heat to foot setting and stuff blanket under passenger side dash to heat car in winter. I cannot defrost entire window.
ODI 11058424
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The theft attempted warning message and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sensing and diagnostic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 12v224000…
ODI 10671101
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Since 2015 car has experienced engine speed problems, wiring issues and every 5-6 months the car is in a chevy dealership, they say its fixed but then its back in the shop
ODI 10978704
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
For no apparent reason the vehicle will stop and the electric controls will go off (lights, display indicators and signals)....car will stall as if i have turned it off with the ignition switch for no reason while i am driving. No warning whatsoever and have plenty of gas. I have to sometimes stop in the middle of traffic until i can regain some control of the vehicle. And at that point it will seem as though it is…
ODI 10701112
Air Bags · Electrical System
I was riding in the car with my wife and cousin heading to her brothers house. We had just drove from out of town after visiting some family members and was taking my cousin back home. While driving i notice the car electrical system acting up it would say i needed to put air in the tire or the back tire was not functioning correctly. It also would say i needed to put my seat belt on when it was on. But this was not…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10654140
Electrical System
Lights dimmed inside the car on dashboard and indicator lights for radio and climate control could not tell if the a/c was on and also the fan indicator lights were not visible. After stopping checked the voltage and noticed it was lower then usual. It's like there was a drain on electricity somewhere while driving the battery should be charging i noticed this 3 times this month. Last time today 10/29/2016 while…
ODI 10651163
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
ODI 10881738
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that all the warning lights in the instrument panel illuminated without warning periodically. The speedometer failed to display the travel speed. The turn signals and the engine temperature gauge failed to operate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the electrical failure in…
ODI 10663314
Electrical System · Engine
I was on the on ramp, behind another car driving to get onto the highway when we both drove through a big puddle of water. The car in front of me stopped and the water came over the hood of my car. My car then stalled and i coasted to the left side of the on ramp. My car would not start. The other car continued driving. No water entered my vehicle. *tr
ODI 10629689
Electrical System
Key fob is too sensitive, especially on the trunk button. Keys are in my pocket, and if i bump up against something, the trunk is open. When you are in public (say a public park for a family reunion) and need to store large valuables in your car, where do you store them? In the trunk. Well what happens if you bump something and your trunk pops? Those valuables get stolen. The fob should have the trunk button inset…
ODI 10605358
Electrical System · Power Train
I started the car and viewed the message "service power steering" in the message center between the odometer and tachometer. There did not seem to be any issue with the steering, but wanted to get it checked out by my local dealer since it was less than a half mile up the road. As i put the car into the gear, the car would not move. The indicator lights that normally show me what gear i am in (prnd) were blank. Then…
ODI 10611322
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
In summer 2015 while using ac, heat randomly would blast out. (while idle or driving). Would have to restart car to get ac to work again. In the past 2 weeks dec15/jan16, engine overheated-idle indicator came on while driving on the highway, once at 65 mph, once at 30 mph. Then a few minutes later it would turn off. I looked at temp gauge, and it was not at an overheating level (half way only). Also, now heat only…
ODI 10818057
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the engine power suddenly reduced and a warning came on indicating reduced engine power. The vehicle was taken to dealer who had it for 2 weeks and drove around 500 miles on car and were unable to replicate error. *tr
ODI 10606919
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Fire in the tail light that also got some of my trunk. The fire stopped 1/4 inch form the gas tank. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10604380
Electrical System
When i started the car the fan and the heater came on full blast. Within seconds it was very hot in the car. The fan and the heater were turned off at the time but were lit like they were on. It scared me. I turned the fan on all the way then turn it back,but that did nothing as with the heater. I turned the car off and waited a minute and restarted and it was okay. I took talked with my garage repair (may 9 2014)…
ODI 10587576
Electrical System
Since april this has happen 3 times. I would start the car and with everything turned out, the heater comes on full blast. The first time, it scared me. I have to turn the fan on all the way then turn it back and turn the heater on full blast and back off to get it to stop. I took it to a dealership yesterday.may 6 2014 they put it on the computer and found nothing wrong. For being a new vehicle, this should not…
ODI 10586999
Electrical System
2013 chevrolet malibu. Lawyer on behlaf of consumer. The consumer experienced four separate incidents which put the vehicle out of serivce for repair for over 30 days. Would like car replaced or bought back. *ta six months after the vehicle was purchased, the consumer started experiencing serious problems with its functionality. The vehicle would not start or would shut off whiel being driven and would not re-start.…
ODI 10660657
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel exhibited a slight delay and a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the failure was contributed to a computer glitch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure…
ODI 10576395
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle sold and delivered with an open active safety recall (13142) on it at time of purchase, which was a violation of federal law title, 49 subtitle vi, chapter 301, section 30112a3 restricting the sale (and/or introducing into commerce) of a vehicle with a safety defect. This information is consistent with the information in gm recall bulletin #13142. Dealer sold have not sold or delivered the vehicle until the…
ODI 10553695