The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has 1816 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag transmission failures — hard shifting, slipping, or total failure reported around 100,000 miles in older generations (2010 cited); cvt transmission in newer models raises concerns about lifespan (75,000-90,000 miles mentioned). frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles (US, public record).
electrical system:ignition
Campaign 16V502000General 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. …
visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Campaign 15V164000General 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 …
power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Campaign 15V245000General 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 i…
exterior lighting:turn signal
Campaign 12V484000General 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…
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and is heavily dependent on model year. The 2013 model year is universally panned, described as so poorly received that it required an emergency refresh for 2014 and was replaced by a new generation for 2016. The 2016
Owner insights cover all generations of the Malibu.
Used Malibu listings typically run $10,900–$18,249 across 2013 to 2025 model years.