2013 Chevrolet Malibu Structure Problems
- 5
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, a humming noise emitted from the vehicle. As the speed increased, the humming would get louder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the rear passenger side wheel bearing was faulty. The wheel bearing was replaced and the failure was remedied. Approximately 6 months later, the humming noise recurred and the vehicle was taken…
ODI 10702187
Structure
I had an incident where the after the car was properly parked, the car settled and the front bumper caught the parking stopped. I immediately returned the car, and learned from the hertz agent that it was the undercarriage. I understand from other complaints that the car dealer will not even cover the defective flimsy front bumper lip. The other complaints are regarding the poor assembly quality....updated 11-06-13…
ODI 10551309
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
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Visibility
2013 chevy malibu 1ls manufactured 11/20/12, currently less than 7,000 mi. 1) chrome & radio glass - when sun shines on console it blinds driver & driver must cover area with a scarf or jacket; console is beautiful to look at, but not practical from a safety viewpoint since the driver is blinded & cannot see until the area is covered from the sun. 2) when air conditioning was turned on, a blast of very hot air came…
ODI 10596528
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
Purchased my vehicle in april 2012 and noticed after a week that my ac had a bad smell every time i turned on the air conditioner. Also noticed after about three days of purchasing my vehicle that the carpet was coming up on the passenger seat in the front. *tr
ODI 10500557