2013 Chevrolet Malibu Body Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger door · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Engine
While pulling into a parking space in our 2013 chevy malibu with my foot on the brake, when about 1/2 way into the space i experienced an unintended acceleration by the vehicle. This caused me to crash into a bollard in front of the convenience store causing severe damage to the front end of the car. The air bags did not deploy, causing me to hit my head on the steering wheel. *dt add cpsc *js
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11197250
Body
Noticed musty smell in car. Opened trunk to find interior wet. Lifted floor of trunk out and found spare wheel well overflowing with water. This has been an ongoing issue. Discovery made while vehicle was stationary. Photos taken after shopvacuuming out as much water as possible and letting trunk air dry. Water damage visible on porous surfaces. Unsure if water due to faulty trunk door seal (water drips from seal…
ODI 11194340
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
Body · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The exhaust and power have issues...check engine light is always on and power to system is reduced. Fuel economy has decreased severely. Check engine light will not go off. Exhaust coming from tailpipe even after car has been running awhile. This issue happens when the vehicle is running and operating. Second issue is the trunk latch! The vehicle has an outside trunk release button. When vehicle is completely…
ODI 10949503
Body
Window trim that runs around top pops off around all windows, stayed with the rear driver window, then passenger front
ODI 11033032
Body
Bubbling/rust spot located near front glass on hood of the car. (only 3 yrs old).
ODI 10926995
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
Body
The left door will not open from the outside or inside and this is a problem for the driver.
ODI 10781477
Body · Electrical System · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a failure covered under the warranty; however, after the repair, the vehicle began to experience many malfunctions. The vehicle's bolts on both the front passenger and driver seats were detached. When the seats were adjusted, the uni body frame of the body moved. The contact stated that the uni body frame…
ODI 10872352
Body · Unknown Or Other
Metal plating on the passenger door handle peeling off and is extremely sharp. Have had 2 people slice their hands/fingers on the door, resulting in a painful "paper-cut" like injury. Research on the internet suggests this has been an issue for gm vehicles in the past. Car is 2 years old and shouldn't be falling apart.
2 injuries
ODI 10759776
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
Body
Please see below. This is a copy of the email sent to gm and dealership the first time this happened in 2014. This same scenario has happened in 2015 and gm refuses to repair this time. Attached you will see photos of my vehicle with parts of the car literally falling off. Approx. A week ago i noticed that it was becoming hard to open and close my driver's side door. I figured that i would get it looked at when i…
ODI 10695110
Air Bags · Body
Waiting at a corner for a clear spot to cross five lane road. Was watching a truck with a snow plow wanting to turn onto same road that i needed to cross. Looked both ways and then back at the truck. The truck did not move so i proceeded and i only made it just beyond the turn lane and got hit by another car. I tried as fast as i could to stay in the turn lane but still got hit. Other driver did not try to avoid us.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10563814
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the sun beams on the shiny interior trim it would impair the contacts vision. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100...updated 10/01/14 *bf
ODI 10631037
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while entering a driveway, the wind deflector rubbed against the ground and became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin was not available.
ODI 10548463