2013 Chevrolet Malibu Power Train Problems
- 31
- 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 31 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 6 records
- check engine · 4 records
- notified failure · 4 records
- repaired notified · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train
I purchased a 2013 chevy malibu 53,000 miles in october of 2018 from bob pulte chevrolet. The car ran great until almost a year to the date of purchase, at 72,534 miles, issues began. While stopped at a red light, foot on brake, i looked down at the dashboard and noticed the rpm needle had dropped to 0 & the car had stalled.i put the car in park, turned the key off and then back on to start the car. It sounded as if…
ODI 11307613
Engine · Power Train
Both the transmission and engine went out at the same time. I took it to apple valley motors in martinsburg wv, a chevy dealership. They contacted the third party warranty company (portfolio) and they made the dealership replace the transmission with a junkyard transmission. But when i took it in the check engine light was on and i assumed that it was on because of the transmission. But also assumed that because it…
ODI 11265446
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
The charging system went completely dead while driving. I had no power steering everything went black no speed, no lights, i couldn't even turn on my hazards while i was sitting in the middle lane of the interstate hoping i wouldn't get killed because of this. Why is there no warning to let you know your battery and charging system is dead. Why is this not a recall from chevy? Please advise.
ODI 11245037
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
While driving on the highway my car will just shut down completely then turn back on. Sometime the radio will go out with power steering, etc. It just shuts down for no reason. We've replacement the battery cable several months ago as we had the exact same problem and it worked for about 6 months. If i use my turn signal sometimes it will shut down and turn back on. Did it about 20 times today on the way to work.…
ODI 11288658
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, it began to hesitate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who found the following three codes: p0089, p228d, and p0016. The vehicle was taken to keller…
ODI 11219510
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park and the key was pulled out, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a wall. There was no injury. A police report was filed. The case number was not provided. The vehicle was damaged but was drivable. The vehicle was taken to four different dealers, including the victory chevrolet dealer [redacted], located at…
Crash reported
ODI 11298194
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated. The contact's daughter pulled the vehicle off the freeway and the transmission slipped. The vehicle jerked violently and almost crashed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to burien chevrolet (14400 1st ave s, burien, wa 98168, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that a new transmission needed…
ODI 11172174
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 mph, the contact switched gears and the vehicle made a knocking sound. Also, when the contact shifted into reverse or while the vehicle was at a stop, the knocking sound was heard and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The contact scheduled an appointment with tom gill chevrolet ([redacted], florence, ky 41042, [redacted]). The manufacturer was…
ODI 11130049
Electrical System · Power Train
The mechanic states it may be a condition in which the generator control module (gcm) may not function properly. The battery wouldn't hold a charge and then suddenly it was charged and driving as normal, the battery indicator light was on the entire time. They cannot find anything wrong with it now, but stated there was a recall and thinks that is what is wont with my vehicle. Also the stop/start feature is not…
ODI 11128131
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the transmission gears were slow to change over when needed, and then the gear would change over abruptly. As a result, the vehicle would surge at a high rate of speed. There were two unknown warning indicators illuminated: one on the instrument panel and the other for the transmission gear shift. Koepp chevrolet (13221 us-87, la vernia, tx 78121,…
ODI 11221409
Power Train
WATER PUMP FAILURE
ODI 11065680
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off and the instrument panel gauges and electronics would turn off and on. In addition, the "service power steering" message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mike haggerty gmc ([redacted]., oakline, il) where it was diagnosed that the transmission module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11123853
Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
While driving straight ahead on a city street, at approximately 30-35mph, the axle shaft on the front, right side of the car broke. The broken axle shaft caused an accident where my car went to the right and i hit the back-left side of a van; that impact sent the right side of the car up in the air where i was only traveling on the two left wheels. Although i thought my car was going to flip and land on it's roof,…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10946730
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the rpms decreased and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would only restart after receiving a jump start. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and battery charge, stability track, and service power steering warning messages appeared on the instrument panel display. The contact mentioned that the failures occurred on…
ODI 10934733
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not crank, but the battery was fully charged. The contact also stated that the key did not come out of the ignition and the gear shifter would not shift. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
ODI 10934081
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car randomly losses power at any speed. During this time, i am unable to control the car. The power steering is off. This happened to my wife as she made a left turn on a green light on bell road, az (a busy road). There is no way that this should be taken lightly.
ODI 10934844
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving down the road on 7/10/16 my 2013 chevy malibu lost power, engine light and traction control light came on and went from 55-60 mph to 20 mph. When trying to accelerate more the car could shake violently. After stopping and turning the car off it would not restart. The car was towed to kerry chevrolet in alexandria, ky. After diagnostic testing they determined that the fuel pump needed replaced. On…
ODI 10895822
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
Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
Wheel bearing from gm dont last. My car has 75000 miles and have already replaced all 4 and those were done may 9 using gm parts and have another one that is failing.
ODI 10897306
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 60 mph in inclement weather over a bump in the road, the contact lost control of the vehicle as the front end veered. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10851947
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the transmission was shifted into reverse, but failed to shift into gear. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, the contact stated that while driving from the dealer, the engine light illuminated.…
ODI 10734787
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Driving 55mph on cruise control, i heard a warning chime. Looked at dash and the words engine power is reduced were on the screen. I looked for a symbol on the dash to tell me more and saw the engine symbol was on. The car didn't perform out of character from already going 55 on cruise. Nothing changed in the engine performance. I continued toward home as that was my destination and was less than 15 miles from home.…
ODI 10691339
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My rpm keeps going up and down at stops and i took it to a dealer and they found out my piston is cracked at compression rings.there is also a service bulletin issued by gm pi-1178 affecting 2.0 turbo engines ,i talked to 2 gm representatives both denied of having a service bulletin issued on this car .and theydont want to change my engine but replace the pistons and the rings ,my car will be at the shop another…
ODI 10606692
Power Train
My vehicle which was purchased brand new 02/2014 was left running and placed into park on level asphalt street. When i walked about six or seven feet from the vehicle my vehicle began rolling forward. I chased the vehicle and attempted to get inside to stop the vehicle. I was able to open the door but was dragged several feet. I could see clearly the vehicle was in park. The vehicle went in to a small ravine and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10618241
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