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1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,286 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems

electrical problem

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments

problem #4

Sep 022023

Malibu

  • 190,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the instrument panel lights started flickering, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. Additionally, when the brake was depressed, the brake pedal was abnormally firm. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and inspected. The vehicle was then towed to the residence where the battery was charged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the generator control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

- Anderson, IN, USA

problem #3

Oct 252021

Malibu

  • 84,084 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the instrument panel went blank. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that an unknown electrical connector needed to be replaced. The air check valves and air pump were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure but provided no instance. The failure mileage was 84,084.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 242019

Malibu

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel lighting would inadvertently dim or flicker. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #1

Jul 312017

Malibu

  • 63,060 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the instrument panel flashed off and on. In addition, the contact attempted to make a turn and the steering lost power. The service warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at: George matick Chevrolet, 313-531-7100, where a multi point inspection was performed and the power steering module was also reprogrammed. The failure recurred. The same dealer was contacted and a diagnostic testing was recommended but not completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 63,060.

- Detroit, MI, USA

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