2013 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems
- 27
- 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.
What owners report
- brake pedal · 10 records
- brake booster · 5 records
- instrument panel · 5 records
- light came · 4 records
- brake lights · 4 records
- panel turns · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Wheels
I am or have experienced similar problems related to multiple recalls for my 2013 chevy malibu, yet i when attempt to get the repairs for the recall i'm told they're aren't any connected to my vin. If that's so, then my vin[xxx] and others like it should be added to the recalls. My malibu has been or is experiencing the issues brought up in recall #'s 50490, 50491, 13136, and 12212. Now why am i stuck having to pay…
ODI 11230555
Service Brakes
Vehicle was traveling at 65mph on a highway. Brakes were applied suddenly to avoid an accident when the power brake booster failed resulting in essentially no braking ability at all. The brake booster failed a second time after being replaced from the initial incident. Luckily this happened in a parking lot at slow speed, but the car has no braking capability to avoid an accident, it takes several dozen car lengths…
ODI 11219363
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
When my 2013 chevy malibu is in motion and someone is in the passenger seat (many but not all times) all of the electronics, including the electronic speedometer, and all dashboard gauges, in the car stop working and notifications about the airbag system and braking system appear. The mechanical aspects of the car still seem to work fine, but the notifications about the airbags and braking make me concerned that it…
ODI 11204300
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
The entire electrical system will randomly shut down causing loss of power steering, power brakes, entire dashboard, all lights, hazard lights etc. This can happen at any time, on the freeway, stopped at a light, parked etc. Sometimes it goes dark and restarts itself while driving....sometimes it goes dark and won't restart for minutes or longer while in traffic without working hazard lights. If parked, it can't be…
ODI 11278434
Service Brakes
In the last 2 years i have lost my breaks due to the break booster going out in my car now again last night i lost my breaks again due to this issues i is a very big issues i could have been involved in a accident or killed someone i would like to know why this keeps happening because to me this is a big safety issue. I was driving down the road
ODI 11187018
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
13 malibu every day at least twice the radio will flicker off and on multiple times and then once i hit the brakes and make a turn the brake will go solid and the steering wheel jerks hard all at the same time and then all my dash lights stop working. Then it will all power on and work like new a few seconds after. But once the car is parked and car is turned off it will not allow me to take the key out. And then…
ODI 11171293
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
While driving my 2013 chevy malibu on the highway & turnpike, i was driving approx 60-70 miles and hour and then out of nowhere the vehicle decreased speed down to 30 mph and also had me cause an accident with the drivers behind me. The check engine light then came on and a message "engine power has been reduced". I was able to pull the car over; however, this is a danger and should be resolved as still this…
ODI 11166329
Service Brakes
On 4/16/2018 after being parked for 2 hours i went to put my 2013 chevrolet malibu in reverse to back out of a parking space i noticed pressure from the brake threat wouldn't allow me to fully press down. There was also a loud hissing noise coming from the pedal. I was barely able to stop my car. I took my car to the shop where i was told i needed to have my power brake booster replaced. I was advised that is was…
ODI 11131600
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I recently paid my vehicle off and i am experiencing several electrical issues. The emergency brake went out and "service emergency brake light is on". There's no connection. When i hit a pothole in the road while driving, my radio screen blacks out. Then i can hit another bump and it comes back on. When i park, my ignition does not release my key. I have to turn the steering wheel several times and put it in drive…
ODI 11230292
Service Brakes
The brake pedal is sticking and will not fully release. The vehicle will not accelerate when this happens and the brake lights will stay on after the car is turned off. I only have 35600 miles on the vehicle. The dealer can't find the issue but suggests the brake pedal assembly be replaced but will not guarantee it will fix the issue.
ODI 11103472
Service Brakes
Brake pedal (pivot) bushing worn prematurely at less than 36,000 miles. This caused pedal to drag and not return naturally to it's "released / up and off" position. The result was that pressure remained on the brake system so that calipers at wheels did not release, causing brake pads to remain in contact with brake disc. Brake overheating, excessive wear, inability to initiate "cruise control" and reduced braking…
ODI 11081427
Service Brakes
While driving on the parkway at around 50 mph i went to slow down and realized i had lost my brakes.i was able to stop the car by downshifting the automatic and applying a huge amount of force on the brake pedal. When i took the car to the dealership with 50,000 miles on it they told me that i had completely lost the brake booster
ODI 11000557
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving car instrument panel turns off, after which steering locks up and brakes become inoperable. Instrument panel turns off for seconds, then as the instrument panel turns back on, all messages on instrument panel flash (ie engine light, low battery, etc). Most common message is about stabilink. Even after instrument panel turns back on, the steering wheel will remain stiff and hard to move until you leave…
ODI 10913759
Service Brakes
Cars brakes are basically stuck. Brake assist coming on and causing brake lights on exterior of car to stay on while driving and parked, also while car is off with key out of vehicle. When letting off the brake the car comes to a stop very quickly as if you were applying the brakes. It is hard to accelerate going forward and in reverse. Car shakes while driving down the highway. There is a hot smell coming from car…
ODI 10873443
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet mailbu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal stiffened without warning when the pedal was depressed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and pumped the brake pedal until it worked. The dealer diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred nine months later. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 10949748
Body · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 75 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise from the rear of the vehicle. The contact observed that the rear bumper detached from the vehicle and was lying in the road. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10887393
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Abs warning light came on along with message to service stabilitrak.
ODI 10822344
Service Brakes · Steering
There are periods of time when i put my turn signal on and my wheel lock up, the radio turns off and all the power shuts down in the car. The brakes feel like they are locking.
ODI 10929967
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Wheels
The abs light has come on stating that i did not have stabil track control anymore. This happened when i was entering a busy road when i spun tires on some gravel on pavement road surface. It happened when i spun tires on a icy road driving at about 35 miles an hour due to road conditions. It happened when i was driving down a dry pavement state highway at 65 miles an hour. A total of three times. Every time it was…
ODI 10957565
Service Brakes
The problem i am having with my 2013 chevrolet malibu deal with its brake assist. The brake assist engages on its own without operator enabling it. This problem causes the vehicle to loose accelerating power, whereas, the operator needs to apply more force to the accelerator to move the car forward or backwards. If, the operator removes foot from accelerator the car will come to a complete stop rapidly, reminiscence…
ODI 10723856
Service Brakes
Brake pedal does not raise after apply brakes remain applied or brake lights on unwanted. The condition has happened in high temperature and humidity conditions so far and may not be repeatable. This is not a normal wear and tear condition, this is a safety hazard. I have children that ride in my car. The brakes seize up, bad smell coming from the tires. Driver must pull up on the brake. This is a manufacture defect…
ODI 10715590
Body · Service Brakes · Steering · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Cleaning out the trunk discovered no spare tire. Only sealant air compressor. How stupid. Was not informed by the dealer, who obviously knew they would lose a deal if customer informed. This is a big time scam and cover up. I can see real trouble if i have a blow out! Stupid!!! *tr
ODI 10683000
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
3/20 i was going 35 when it lost power and brake.onstar towed to dealer 4 days later was told it was traction control and fixed. 4/29 going 50 and lost power, and braked to 28 mph. Onstar again towed to dealer has sat there for 24 days and counting with no resolution from gm. This is a 2013 chevy malibu.i am currently looking to have it declared a lemon. *tr
ODI 10593586
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
Service Brakes
When i was driving i noticed that every so often my brakes would feel really stiff when braking. Later that day, parked vehicle in the driveway and brake lights would not go off, had to go into vehicle and lift brake pedal up to get lights to go off. Noticed later that day that brake pedal was getting stuck down after i released my foot off the brake. Does not do it everytime i break but did start to do it the day…
ODI 10559292
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
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