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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

BandRecords
60–100k mi33
30–60k mi25
1–30k mi18
100–150k mi13
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 1, 2013 · 10,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration power then stalled. The contact also mentioned that the engine temperature warning light illuminated and that the failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the serpentine belt and water pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer…

    ODI 10616082

  • July 26, 2013 · 15,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Steering

    The car engine stalls, locks go up and down, panel lights go out, power steering is disabled, rpm gauge revs up to 7000+, then engine comes back on. This has happened multiple times nearly causing crashes and causing extreme anxiety. The service department says no error is stored on the car computer and they cannot duplicate the incident. After 2 days in the shop, i got my car back, drove 378 miles and the incident…

    ODI 10631687

  • February 7, 2013 · 465 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Our malibu was just purchased with 9 miles new on january 31st and has the easiest eco feature which is supposed to shut down the vehicle at stops. Our vehicle is not shutting down. The dealership states there is no known issue, bulletin, or recall for this. Any information would be helpful thank you. *tr ## vin failed ##

    ODI 10496800

  • December 28, 2012 · 7 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds and downshifting, the vehicle rode very rough. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. After inspection, they advised him that he would have to put 500 miles on the vehicle for it to learn his way of driving. After driving a while, the shifting became progressively worse. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. After…

    ODI 10498050

  • September 1, 2012

    Electrical System · Engine

    Trunk opens automatically when key fob is carried in pants pockets..i've tried shielding the fob, but it is just to sensitive for normal use!!! I got different fob, but it still opening my trunk, & i don't realize it, till i return to car... My car is not in a garage, & in mornings, the trunk is wet from snow or rain.. Plus:anyone could steal from mytrunk all nite long !!!! *tr

    ODI 10550175