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 · Interior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 15 mph, all the interior lights suddenly failed to function. In addition, the vehicle was making an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact also stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the accelerator pedal felt abnormally soft. Additionally, the ignition key failed to release from the ignition switch when the…
ODI 10870821
Air Conditioner · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle jerked and the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the air conditioner was off, but a message in the instrument panel indicated that the air conditioner was on and should be turned off. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10821135
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to start. In addition, the check engine and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to viva chevrolet ([redacted], el paso, tx 79925, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 11092451
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated severely and the reduced engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
ODI 10840190
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 70 mph, the reduced engine power warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled and crashed into a curb. The air bags did not deploy and a police report was not filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The contact mentioned that the dealer cleaned the battery terminals, but the failure recurred…
Crash reported
ODI 10788102
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the vehicle began to overheat and then stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. All the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer multiple times, but the contact was unsure of the parts that were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of…
ODI 10790029
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
My fan keeps staying on after my car has been turned off. I have taken it to the dealer three times now. This week my check engine light came on, my car signaled that it was overheating, and i needed to idle my engine. The temperature guage went back and forth from cold to hot. I was told at the last trip to the dealer they had fixed everything and i had a lifetime warranty. Now there is this problem where i cannot…
ODI 10787499
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
ODI 10778199
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and restarted independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the input actuator and crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 65,000.
ODI 10748516
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel, the windshield wiper blades operated independently, and the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would restart after 10-15 minutes. The failure only occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the…
ODI 10746359
Engine
Damage to oil pan from coming in contact with the ground
ODI 11206584
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the speed decreased to 25 mph after the reduced engine power warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled over and powered the vehicle off and back on; however, the warning indicator was still illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the sensor in the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10705582
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
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
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 · 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 · 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
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving my son to work and i lost all power to my vehicle. I had no brakes, power steering and my engine light came on and battery light came on as well. I managed not get in a accident and get into a parking lot. Thank god. My backlights have had issues as well they have stayed on and have cuased me to get pulled over by the police. *tr
ODI 10588872
Engine
When my vehicle is idle it would occasionally idle rough. Happens most times im idling. *tr
ODI 10559295
Door · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle hesitated and powered down as the engine over speed and service power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted but the failure recurred approximately thirty times. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred only at 70 mph or higher. The contact also stated that when the failure…
ODI 10762486
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
As i am driving either on the highway at over 70 mph or in the city i have lost all power to the vehicle. Loss of power steering, power breaks everything. The car shuts completely down and just before all the check engine and service lights flash through. This has happened 4 times and the last time i was pulling into apple valley motors in martinsburg wv parking lot, lost power and hit the curb and blew out a tire…
ODI 11265436
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, there vehicle exhibited extreme hesitation and jerked. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to locate a failure. The dealer recommended using a higher level of fuel octane. After the fuel was dispensed, the engine module failed and was replaced by the dealer. The failure…
ODI 10720948