2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1,635 on record.
2013 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu recalls 10
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operat…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15176.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 10, 2012, to August 2, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the console transmission gear selection indicator may not illuminate the shift position selected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequenc…
Fix: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission gear selection control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12162.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle …
Fix: GM will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12212.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured October 25, 2011, through June 29, 2012 and equipped with the 8-way power adjustable front seat feature. The wiring harness for the power seat may contact the seat frame which may chafe the harness.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness and repair and secure it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13342.
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, manufactured December 6, 2011, through January 15, 2013. One or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This may lead to sudden changes in vehicle handling.
Fix: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications have already begun and will be completed shortly. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2012. AFTER AN EVENT OF HARD BRAKING, THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) MAY RESET ITSELF.
Fix: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SDM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2012.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wiscons…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners m…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, and Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles …
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet cus…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wiscons…
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N2123466…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2013 Chevrolet Malibu common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 922 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2013 Chevrolet Malibu safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD w/rear SAB's. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2013 Chevrolet Malibu MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($12,177) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,141), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2013 Chevrolet Malibu trims & engines on record
2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles on record
2013 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT1G11C5SAXDF350889
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11E5SA7DF310098
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ1G11H5SA3DF274448
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ1G11H5SA8DF276051
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11E5SAXDF324545
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ1G11H5SA4DF286611
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SA3DF135616
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LT1G11C5SA0DF259422
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet1G11A5SA2DF154189
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SA5DF195669
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SA5DF138307
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco1G11F5RR4DF120994
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SA7DF139636
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SA9DF172623
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet1G11A5SA4DU140094
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SA0DF237696
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SA8DF185475
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SA3DF273818
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet1G11A5SA1DF170979
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet1G11A5SA1DF228752
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SA1DF166282
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco1G11D5RR0DF101784
2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS1G11B5SA7DF195043
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco1G11F5RR3DF107220
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu — frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu?
Based on 922 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, service brakes.
What is the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu at about 25 mpg combined (22 city / 31 highway).
How much is a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu worth?
Comparable 2013 Chevrolet Malibu listings run roughly $10,200–$14,100, typically around $12,177 (from 1,624 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.