2013 Chevrolet Malibu Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 21
- 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
- passenger side · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
While in motion, the front defrost stopped working and all air started blowing from other vents. This caused the windshield to fog obstructing vision. Multiple attempts were made to turn the defrost back on without any success. Air continues to blow from all other vents. It appears as if a recall has been issued for the 2014 malibu for the same problem.
ODI 11277449
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield defrost does not work. Had diagnosed and has code of the hvac control module is bad.
ODI 11307826
Visibility/Wiper
Vapor and smell come from vents when driving or stationary. When the defroster is on, it steams up the window so bad in some cases that i can no linger see out of the window safely. I have multiple videos, but are too large to attach.
ODI 11242503
Visibility/Wiper
Heat intermittently does not blow through the defrost causing the windows to fog and decrease visibility.
ODI 11174979
Air Bags · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Passenger seat sensor causes electrical components inside vehicle to be disabled. Heat and air conditioning do not function and temporary loss of power occurs. This occurs while vehicle is in motion and while stationary.
ODI 11171682
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Front right passenger door hits the back right passenger door causing damage to the back passenger door exterior moldings. Front defroster does not work when put on, blows alot out of front vents instead.
ODI 11174513
Visibility/Wiper
Front defroster stopped working no matter what button is switched it will not switch to defrost. Seems it is the same reacurring problem on 2013 models as the 2014 models so why are the 2013 models not included???
ODI 11155480
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph on a roadway, the tempered glass fractured from outside the vehicle. The visor was closed and prevented the glass from completely entering the vehicle and impacting the contact's visibility. The dealer was contacted (vermilion chevrolet buick gmc, [redacted], tilton, il 61833, [redacted]), but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The…
ODI 11065609
Visibility/Wiper
When switching on window defrost i noticed the heat was not being diverted in the right direction. I then pressed the control switch to feet/window to see if this function worked. It did not.
ODI 11057345
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving in inclement weather, the defroster and air conditioning unit ceased to function. The vehicle was taken to phillips chevrolet ([redacted], lansing, il), but was not diagnosed due to limited staffing. The contact stated that the battery was replaced and the fuses were checked, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage…
ODI 11025070
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the heat worked in the vehicle; however, the defrost did not work without warning. An unknown local dealer was contacted; however, due to the amount of the diagnostic test, the appointment was not scheduled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they were unavailable to diagnose the failure and there were no relay codes. The…
ODI 11033524
Visibility/Wiper
The heat and air stopped working entirely, causing the defrost to also fail, creating a visibility hazard. After researching the issue i discovered that many 2013 and 2014 malibus were recalled due to this exact issue but my car was manufactured between the recall dates. The problem is the same but my car isn't covered in the recall.
ODI 10967313
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the defrost was not functional without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic climate control software was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not…
ODI 11076938
Visibility/Wiper
Rear window glass is defective. From the middle of the glass down and all the way across the glass (line of view). Distorts the view when looking out of the glass, posing a safety concern. This is the 3rd glass put in my car and it is still very bad. View looking out the back window gives the appearance that the driver is intoxicated. Original glass was fine but there was an issue with the metal part which was going…
ODI 10926982
Visibility/Wiper
I use my remote start fairly often living in michigan. Over the last few weeks it has started not to defrost my windshield. Even on highest temperature and full blast. Finally found out that it no longer blows on the windshield. The doors that switch it to the windshield and cabin have stopped going all the way to the windshield and blow directly into the dash. So it sound like it's working. But not much air…
ODI 10850443
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Climate control issues. Fan is stuck at one speed on passenger side and will not heat. When a/c compressor is on it blows ice cold air. When heat is on it also blows ice cold air, no matter the setting whether in "sync" mode or not. The climate zone does not change from high to low of vice versa. This causing heating issues in colder weather and defroster issues on passenger side of vehicle.
ODI 10763818
Visibility/Wiper
The window on the passenger side in the rear was found to be shattered. The car was in a private home garage, there was no glass outside the garage and the window glass was bowed toward the outside. The car was unlocked and there was nothing missing. Thus there was no vandalism, no object from the outside hit the window, and nothing from the inside hit the window. It is my supposition that the glass was not tempered…
ODI 10722356
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Blend door functions do not work properly. Dual climate control only allows heat to drivers side of vehicle. Passenger side blows a/c cold air no matter if a/c is on or off. Periodically drivers side only works on defrost or feet only settings. Have to have heat to foot setting and stuff blanket under passenger side dash to heat car in winter. I cannot defrost entire window.
ODI 11058424
Visibility/Wiper
While highway driving during a sunny day, was blinded by reflection of the sun off of the chrome that is on the console where the gear shift is located. I had to cover the area with a cloth in order to continue driving. Seems to me that the chrome in that area needs to be "dulled" just a bit as it is in the area surrounding the radio. *tr
ODI 10605089
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Went to test drive 2013 chevy malibu. As always, i adjust mirrors before driving. I immediately noticed that because the roofline is so low-slung for aerodynamic reasons, that the rear view mirror is also very low. As a result, the mirror was blocking almost 25% of my view! I've heard of blindspots on vehicles but through the windshield? I'm only 5'10' tall, but i had to duck my head to see under the mirror. Didn't…
ODI 10533184
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the chrome cover plate around the gear shifter was blocking his visibility whenever the sun reflected on it. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted who provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 13,000.
ODI 10462323
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