2013 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
- 105
- 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 105 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 26 records
- engine light · 23 records
- power steering · 22 records
- failure mileage · 17 records
- steering wheel · 13 records
- light came · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the electrical and power steering functionality was lost. On some occasions, the vehicle would restart on the first attempt. On other occasions, it took several attempts to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to palm chevrolet (located at [redacted], ocala, fl 34471, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was…
ODI 11162635
Engine
Water pump problems causing car to overheat and leak constantly.
ODI 11282442
Engine
Around the end of oct, had lunch at a restaurant and as i was leaving the engine light came on and my car stalled and jerked a little. I managed to get it going but since then it's been doing it while driving ~ we ran it through a diagnostic and was given a code "intake (a) camshaft position actuator circuit/open over-advanced....."
ODI 11152882
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stability assist warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would call the contact back, but they had not. The failure mileage was approximately 118,899.
ODI 11142365
Engine
Car reporting error code "p0304 - cylinder 4 misfire". Car has 88000 miles on it, dealer says there's internal engine damage. This was verified by second auto repair shop. Was also notified that gm is aware of a problem with this 2.0l turbo engine on several of their automobile models (pi1178b, pi1178d, pi1178e). Car has been properly maintained with all scheduled service being performed.
ODI 11144029
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the highway going 70mph and the car lost power and the service stabili track and reduce power messages came on and slowed down to 30mph. Thank god i got to pull over safely.my son and i had to be towed home
ODI 11131108
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Driving to dealership to have oil changed,check engine light on,battery on an battery saver activated,dealer said battery was good ,,when starting car ,put in gear,steering wheel won't move,turn off ,start again,then moves,an car dies,an restarts by itself.while driving hesitation in accelerating. I called [redacted],spoke to nash ,,i am told there is no recall on this .very upsetting to buy a car an have this…
ODI 11130252
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Saturday i was parking my car and the car all of a sudden stopped. The wheel locked and then the car just shut off. I had no problem restarting it. Today i was on the highway and my vehicle did the same thing.
ODI 11128690
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Car is currently parked at a mechanic because i'm afraid to drive it. It began with the rpms going to 3000-4000 when barely pressing gas pedal. The car stalled after putting it in reverse nearly causing me to get hit, the engine light came on so we took it directly to our mechanic. The code for a bad cam solenoid was listed, and that was replaced. Drove it for about a week, still noticing issues with rpms, and when…
ODI 11129773
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. Each time the failure occurred, the vehicle had to be turned off and restarted to reset the computer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and suggested taking the vehicle to dan cummins chevrolet buick ([redacted], paris, ky 40361, [redacted]) for diagnostic testing and…
ODI 11153058
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I would be driving the car and all the lights on the dashboard would come on and then go off. The steering would pull to the left. A couple of times all the lights on the dashboard would come on and the car would cut off while i'm driving on the road.
ODI 11131967
Electrical System · Engine · Suspension
My vehicle had repairs last year 2 times, the engine was rebuilt almost completely. The suspension went out, the esc as well, electrical issues. Draining battery constantly. The dash showed engine running hot pulled over let it cool and it would not restart..
ODI 11128046
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 · 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 · 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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine indicator illuminated. The contact also noticed an abnormal odor coming from under the engine compartment and bumper. The vehicle was taken to carmax ([redacted], newark, de 19711, [redacted]) where the flywheel was replaced. The diagnosis information was unavailable. The vehicle was repaired, but the contact was…
ODI 11121200
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I am having a problem with my speedometer jumping, and there is also an indicater light that keeps popping on saying that my car is losing power. I've taken to the landers dealership where i am purchasing my car from six time's now to be fixed, and yet it continues to happen.
ODI 11093620
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Problems accelerating from stationary positions and accelerating/driving under 2rpm with lots of chugging. Occasionally stalls out when driving in reverse and has to be restarted. Occurs more often when there are high temps outside (75f and above)
ODI 11102534
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the power steering indicator illuminated and the steering wheel inadvertently turned to the left. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the steering wheel to the right as the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the engine was able to restart after approximately a half hour to one hour. During this time, the steering wheel…
ODI 11089681
Electrical System · Engine · Seats
Keep stuck in ignition. No power. Had p0010 code. Changed the intake camshaft position solenoid.
ODI 11074223
Engine
2/3/2018, outside temperature was15degrees fahrenheit . Traveling at 65 mph then suddenly vehicle slowed and a warning appeared on the dash, "engine power reduced" and two warning lights, traction and engine light. As i proceeded to my destination an engine over speed warning came on slowing the vehicle. Vehicles in the rear started passing my vehicle since i could not maintain the speed limit. This incident was a…
ODI 11066770
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car keeps powering off while driving inside panel lights turn off then car powers do and goes back on
ODI 11231976
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
Car shuts off while driving at any speed. Touch screen goes black and power steering goes out. It happens more frequent when turning. It is unsafe because if you are driving on a curve it could cause a crash because the steering wheel will not turn. You loose control of the car.
ODI 11051364
Engine
Vehile is at 61k no accidents, while increasing speed as coming on to the interstate (had not even reached 70 mph) the engine overheating warning came on, i pulled over to the side and before i had a chance to turn off the car, it all the sudden cooled down and no warning was given. Called the husband he said it had happen one other time 2 days ago. He said that it instantly cools itself down.
ODI 11048206
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