2013 Chevrolet Malibu: recalls and problems
10 recalls and 922 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the electrical system failed inside the vehicle, causing the air conditioning system to fail to operate, and the window control buttons failed to roll the window down. the battery saver active warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the positive battery cable n
While driving my 2013 chevrolet malibu (2.5l), i experienced a sudden and severe failure of the braking system. [insert exactly what happened here—for example: 'the brake pedal suddenly went completely to the floor,' 'the brakes unexpectedly locked up,' 'the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of braking power,' or 'the brake warning lights illuminated right as the brakes failed']. this occurred while traveling at appr
My battery warning light on the dash is illuminated with the notification saying "service battery charging system." i've researched online and found out that more vehicles of the same year make and model of my vehicle have been recalled for the same issue, but when putting in my vin number my vehicle does not show up. this issue poses a high risk of danger if not fixed and i would like it to be fixed at dealership fo
My backup camera is not working properly. i show a large cloudy spot in the view.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD w/rear SAB's | ||||
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering MALIBU, MALIBU ECO EASSIST. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.