2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU RECALLS

Malibu VIII generation is a 4 doors sedan produced by Chevrolet from 2013 to 2014 with diesel and petrol engines. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 4630 lbs with 1237 lbs maxload.

Model Trims

Malibu 2.0 (160 Hp)
Malibu 2.0 (160 Hp) Automatic
Malibu 2.0 Turbo (259 Hp) Automatic
Malibu 2.4 (167 Hp)
Malibu 2.4 (167 Hp) Automatic
Malibu 2.4 (182 Hp) Ecotec Automatic
Malibu 2.4 (200 Hp) Eco Hybrid Automatic
Malibu 2.5 (197 Hp) Ecotec Automatic

Features & Specs

5
seats

20-36 mpg city
30-56 mpg hwy

FWD
drivetrain

160-259
horsepower

Reported Problems

10 Total Safety Recalls Found

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Total cars affected: 8367
NHTSA campaign: 16V502000
Date of the problem: 05/07/2016

If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Total cars affected: 87063
NHTSA campaign: 15V164000
Date of the problem: 23/03/2015

The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury.

SUSPENSION:REAR

Total cars affected: 218526
NHTSA campaign: 20V764000
Date of the problem: 10/12/2020

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Total cars affected: 120426
NHTSA campaign: 12V484000
Date of the problem: 04/10/2012

If the driver is not aware that a turn signal is not functioning properly, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle. If half of a front turn signal is not illuminating, other driver's may not be aware that the affected vehicle is turning, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Total cars affected: 3690
NHTSA campaign: 15V245000
Date of the problem: 24/04/2015

If the console shift indicator does not illuminate the transmission gear selection, a driver could inadvertently select a transmission position other than the position the driver intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Total cars affected: 14909
NHTSA campaign: 13V566000
Date of the problem: 13/11/2013

If the harness is chaffed enough to expose the wires, a short circuit could occur, resulting unintended movement of the seat, the seat to become inoperative, sparking under the seat, flickering lights, smoke, or possibly a fire.

SUSPENSION:REAR

Total cars affected: 8519
NHTSA campaign: 13V024000
Date of the problem: 23/01/2013

Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Total cars affected: 4304
NHTSA campaign: 12V224000
Date of the problem: 18/05/2012

IF THIS OCCURS DURING AN AGGRESSIVE TURNING MANEUVER, AND THEN AFTERWARDS A POTENTIAL VEHICLE ROLLOVER EVENT IS SENSED, THE ROOF RAIL AIRBAG MAY UNINTENTIONALLY DEPLOY. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAGS AND/OR SEATBELT PRETENSIONERS MAY NOT DEPLOY DURING A SEVERE CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.