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 · Steering
While driving my chevrolet 2013 malibu ltz my stabiltrack light and service power steering pump light came on my dash immediately afterwards when driving at low speeds any where from zero to thirty miles per hour the car will randomly lose engine power and will stall but the electrical system will stay on but the head lights go out and the power steering will go out making the vehicle hard to turn. The car dies just…
ODI 11021316
Engine
SEE ATTACHED PHOTO. I KEEP GETTING THIS MESSAGE.
ODI 11014122
Engine · Unknown Or Other
We pd 3000 down on a chevy malibu from nimnicht chevrolet [redacted] jacksonville fla 32210 on july 5 it was parked for three days when we bought i because i became very sick. July 8 my husband went to go to the store he got to the store the engine light came on he took it right back to the dealership. They kept it a week said it was fixed we went to get it drove it home the check engine light came on again we took…
ODI 11013104
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Since we bought this car the check engine light has come on every few months. The engine has been rebuilt to fix "a stuck cylinder" and the water pump had to be replaced. The check engine light is on again and it seems that the car has no pick up when the gas pedal is pushed. It seems to hesitate. This is the worst care i have ever owned.
ODI 10994457
Engine
GET ENGINE OIL WARNING FOR LOW LEVEL
ODI 10991934
Engine
Computer codes: camshaft position actuator a - bank 1 circuit malfunction camshaft position actuator a - bank 1 timing over-advan. When the car is started it jerks back and forth before i start driving at a steady speed. When i put the vehicle in reverse the car completely stalls and i have to restart the car.
ODI 10980815
Engine
Last summer, car would not start; replaced battery. In january 2017, took in for starting issues - found nothing. Now engine light on; dealer could not assist me. Driving this evening; battery light came on then total shut down of vehicle - had to tow it into dealer.
ODI 10970625
Engine
My 2013 chevy malibu cam positioning actuator caused my check engine light to come on. When i had the code read, they said that the sensor was throwing the code. My car just went out of dealership warranty with 52,xxx miles on it. Is this covered by gm recall?
ODI 10959891
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the check engine and decrease in engine power warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle also experienced a loss of engine power. The vehicle was taken to haydocy buick gmc located at [redacted], columbus, ohio where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however no further…
ODI 11024783
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving about 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later then towed to the dealer where it was informed that the failure was a known issue and that there was no fix. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not made aware…
ODI 10981099
Body · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The exhaust and power have issues...check engine light is always on and power to system is reduced. Fuel economy has decreased severely. Check engine light will not go off. Exhaust coming from tailpipe even after car has been running awhile. This issue happens when the vehicle is running and operating. Second issue is the trunk latch! The vehicle has an outside trunk release button. When vehicle is completely…
ODI 10949503
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2013 chevy, malibu with 46,901 miles at 80mph on the interstate when my car started loosing power and became uneasy to drive. The engine service light, stability track light, and engine power is reduced was illuminated on the dashboard. Prior to this incidence, my engine and stability track lighting would come on at random making the car difficulty to drive. I would take the car back to the…
ODI 10937384
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 · Engine
First my dash cluster went out nothing work had a new one put in after about two week it went out again had it at the dealer they don't know why. So i did not replace it this time because i don't know if it well happen again the cost to replace is on me. Now i'm having motor is having a oil leak bad found out why the valevtrain oil control passages integrated has come apart and they will not cover it on warranty…
ODI 10935116
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
2013 chevrolet malibu (lt) has been experiencing serve electrical issues. This highly dangerous defect i have been experiencing as well yet there is no recall! First the my link/navigation/radio module would shut off and come back on. While this occurs, the battery voltage would jump down then jump back up. I called chevy/gmc and they recommended to shut the car off, remove the key, open the driver side door so the…
ODI 10926353
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact took the vehicle in for an oil change and was informed by the dealer that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. It was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,400.
ODI 10925900
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
Engine
Was driving on left lane of busy interstate when car suddenly began jerking and displayed "reduced engine power" and "engine overspeed", cel & esc lights also illuminated. Car slowed drastically and almost caused an accident, driver in next lane slammed on his brakes and allowed me to slingshot over to the shoulder.
ODI 10905921
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the details of the diagnosis could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired, but the check engine indicator was disabled at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10897074
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
Engine · Steering · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the electrical system failed. As a result, the power steering seized. The failure recurred numerous times. In addition, the ignition switch failed to release the key and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and the sensor circuit was replaced in the camshaft. The…
ODI 10904748
Engine
My vehicle is at approximately 42,000 miles and just recently at a stop light (my foot on the brakes) upon my slow acceleration, lightly stepping on the gas (approximately 3 mph) my car idled extremely rough and then it died. The radio remained on and the lights were on, so the only indicator that pointed me towards my car dying out was the fact that the ac cut off, steering wheel locked and the rpm went to 0.…
ODI 10853635
Engine
@40,639 miles perform diag. Code p0014 replace exhaust solenoid valve. How could this happen orignal car owner. Is this a recall, not announce yet. Help!!!!!
ODI 10845929