2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:49:49.407Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2013: 87 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2013	87
2014	12

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 54%

54% of complaints: electrical system — 47 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. SUDDENLY IT STARTED TO MOVE AND SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME (THE CAR HAD MOVED UP SIGNIFICANTLY, BUT I HADN'T, SO IT HAD A LOT OF MOMENTUM WHEN IT HIT)!

NHTSA ODI report, 20190522

ENGINE 25%

25% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 18%

18% of complaints: steering — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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STARTED CAR AND HAD NO POWER STEERING AND A WARNING TO SERVICE. BROUGHT TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD WARMED UP THAT THE ELECTRIC ASSIST MOTOR HAD QUIT AND THERE HAS BEEN ISSUES WITH THIS DURING COLD WEATHER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180105

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 14%

14% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 12 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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NOV 2014 I GOT A SAFETY STEERING ISSUE WITH IS CALL TOOK IT TO THE DEAL ACTION CHEVY 2 TIMES THEY DID NOTHING ABOUT LETTER # 14232 ON 6/21/2015 I HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS STEERING SAFET ISSUE THAT GM/CHEVY DID NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEY...

NHTSA ODI report, 20151017

I HIT A DEER GOING 55 MPH AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I GOT A STATEMENT ON THE SCREEN RIGHT WHEN IT HAPPENED SAYING AIRBAG SERVICE. I WOULD THINK HITTING SOMETHING GOING THAT FIRST WOULD DEPLOY AN AIRBAG. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140317

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130611 — electrical system

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a conditio

Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign nu

Campaign 13V173000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20130705 — RQ (closed 20140722)

Generator Control Module Fires

I 20140502 — AQ (closed 20160522)

Sands Chevrolet/Hybrid System Fire/Stall

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (47 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (22 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for steering issues (16 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 13V173000 (electrical system) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.