10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,756 miles

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problem #39

Jan 282020

Malibu

  • 155,299 miles
2019car overheating sensor had to be replaced due to the sensor moving up and down while driving it. In a less then 10 min drive the car said it was over heating and when mechanic touch engine it was still cold. The fans are also not turning on while driving the car and heater is not working. Now in 2020 the car is doing the same thing sensor is moving up and down while driving after a 5 min drive the fans turn on as if engine is hot when turned off but heater isn't working while driving it. Another thing when turning on A/C sometimes heat come on instead of cool and cool during heat setting

- Shafter, CA, USA

problem #38

Nov 012019

Malibu

  • 160,000 miles
Lose all power going down the road doesn't matter speed and lose all control of steering, brakes. While at red light car will die or try to give itself acceleration. Changed all sensors and other codes given. Shows engine reduced power or engine overload

- Lily, KY, USA

problem #37

Nov 012019

Malibu

  • 130,000 miles
While in motion, the front defrost stopped working and all air started blowing from other vents. This caused the windshield to fog obstructing vision. Multiple attempts were made to turn the defrost back on without any success. Air continues to blow from all other vents. It appears as if a recall has been issued for the 2014 Malibu for the same problem.

- Kenosha, WI, USA

problem #36

Oct 272019

Malibu

  • 70,000 miles
While at a stop light on a very busy city street the engine stopped running and the car shut off. My foot was still on the break and the car was in drive. I put the car in park then restarted the car and it started running like it should, there was no warning lights displayed before, during, or after this happened. In another incident while I reversed the car the engine shut off without any warning lights, I had to put the car in park again and restart it to get the engine running again.

- Concord, NC, USA

problem #35

Sep 162019

Malibu

  • miles
My car keeps losing power. It starts with the radio flashing on and off. Then the steering locks up. The car sometimes shuts all the way off. It starts back up but it will shut off while driving. I purchased the car May 2019. It has happened several times. Most recently 9/16/2019. Driving the radio flashed the steering wheel tightened. It didnt shut down. But it when through that process like 5-6 times back to back. When researching the issue I see my car is not the only car having this problem. It appears to be a wide spread issue with the 2013 Chevy Malibu. It should be addressed.

- Flint, MI, USA

problem #34

Aug 062019

Malibu

  • miles
Coming home from work on 8/6/2019 traveling down md-210 highway, with car motion, the radio cut off and then entire car shut off. We stopped at a red light, so my husband took the key out of the ignition restarted the car and we traveled home. This is not the first time, we had our car checked at our mechanic's shop but at the time he could not determine what the issue could be and could not duplicate the issue. This is not the first time, the radio cuts off, instrument dash lights, cuts off and the the power steering shuts down just for a couple of seconds, it happened when we traveled to work, my husband turned the steering wheel right to get on the highway, the radio went off for a few seconds then it came back home. This is very dangerous and god forbid if this happens while car in motion on a green light it could kill someone. Please recall this vehicle asap.

- Waldorf, MD, USA

problem #33

May 232019

Malibu

  • 41,100 miles
Takata recall when I'm in park or at a stop sign it red light the car will shutdown it keeps doing it no shops can find the problem they check engine light is not on its reading as if nothing is wrong with the car ! my friend has same vehicle and her is doing the same thing

- Utica, NY, USA

problem #32

Mar 122019

Malibu

  • miles
Door locks engaging and disengaging randomly while driving, headlights turning off and on randomly while driving, car starting while parked in garage (no remote start). Dealership replaced BCM, could not guarantee this fixed the problem. Indicated they had never seen the issue before. Within 2 weeks, all issues repeated themselves. Returned to dealership. The dealership kept the car for 2 weeks and then called me and left a message to pick it up as they could not find the issue. When I called back, the dealership said "it was a good thing you haven't picked up the vehicle yet, it started on its own 3 times this morning". if I had picked this vehicle up, the issue would have happened again while I was at home. Case has been filed with Chevrolet customer car, and sufs (GM global safety). No action has been taken. No engineers have been sent down to look at the car from GM headquarters. After the car started on its own at the dealership, they changed out the ignition switch, but again, cannot guarantee the issues won't reoccur. Car was returned to the dealership for a third time on May 2nd after the headlights turned on and off 3 times on the way to work on May 1st. After having the vehicle until May 10th, I was informed that the dealership could not find an issue, and I should pick the car up as they could not diagnose the problem if they do not see it. The response from GM has been a joke. The car is not safe to drive. I cannot drive it at night, and cannot part it in my garage, as it could start and cause my entire family to die from carbon monoxide poisoning, or could overheat from running in park while we are sleeping and start a fire. I cannot in good conscience sell the car either. So, I am stuck with an unsafe vehicle that General Motors will not take responsibility for. My concern is that there may be other vehicles on the road with the same issue.

- Paulding, OH, USA

problem #31

Mar 252019

Malibu

  • 50 miles
I received a message on my interior screen that air shut off due to engine overheating yesterday. Three weeks ago, my service engine light came on and I had autozone run a diagnostic test and it said to replace radiator. This car is a 2013 Chevy Malibu and I keep it in good condition. It has 75,701 miles. These warning messages occur when the car is moving on the highway.

- Lake Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #30

Jan 272019

Malibu

  • 80,000 miles
The car will stall while pulling into traffic or at a red light or stop sign. After mmseveral stops it drains the battery completely. No problems when driving long distances on the interstate. Very dangerous. L

- Lexington, TN, USA

problem #29

Sep 142018

Malibu

  • 52,000 miles
Driving to dealership to have oil changed, check engine light on, battery on an battery saver activated, dealer said battery was good, ,when starting car, put in gear, steering wheel won't move, turn off, start again, then moves, an car dies, an restarts by itself.while driving hesitation in accelerating. I called 1-800-521-7300, spoke to nash, ,I am told there is no recall on this.very upsetting to buy a car an have this happen, ,first an last Chevy I ever buy, ,,thought GM would taje care of their customers !!!!

- Maysville, KY, USA

problem #28

Sep 112018

Malibu

  • 141,000 miles
Saturday I was parking my car and the car all of a sudden stopped. The wheel locked and then the car just shut off. I had no problem restarting it. Today I was on the highway and my vehicle did the same thing.

- Smyrna, DE, USA

problem #27

May 262018

Malibu

  • 85,000 miles
My 2013 Chevrolet Malibu lost power and shut off while driving on five different occasions to date. The first two times I had come to a complete stop and the key could not be removed from the ignition. I had to wait for 10 to 30 minutes before the power returned and could remove the key or restart the vehicle. On the third occasion, I was driving on the highway and the radio and air conditioning lost power and the car was threatening to shut off but regained power. The steering wheel briefly locked up during this event. I later turned off on the nearest exit making a complete stop at the light and the vehicle lost complete power and shut off in the middle of traffic.the steering wheel locked up, the radio and all lights went black and the air shut off for a few seconds and then came back on. I had to put the car in park and was then able to restart it. The same thing happened on a residential street with heavy traffic while slowing for a stop light.the next incident was in a parking lot while trying to back out with the car still in drive. There were also a few times where the radio went black and the steering wheel locked up briefly while making a turn but did not loose power. My daily commute to work requires me to take the highway. I am terrified of what may happen after the memorial day holiday when I am to return to work and travel the highway again.

- Anderson, IN, USA

problem #26

May 142018

Malibu

  • 78,000 miles
I am having a problem with my speedometer jumping, and there is also an indicater light that keeps popping on saying that my car is losing power. I've taken to the landers dealership where I am purchasing my car from six time's now to be fixed, and yet it continues to happen.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #25

Dec 272017

Malibu

  • 82,000 miles
While driving the car informed me that I had an accident and onstar called. This happened several times. In order to stop the flashers I would have to pull over and restart the car. I informed the dealer and they have been testing, calling GM, and repairing for 6weeks. They keep telling me it is fixed and I drive it and the same thing happens again. This has been going on for 6 weeks now and it's still at the dealer. They can not seem to find the issue. The last time I tried to drive the car in addition to to the other problems the car would stop all together. This seems like a major saftey issue to me.

- Reisterstown, MD, USA

problem #24

Jan 042018

Malibu

  • 136,000 miles
My 2013 Chevy Malibu has been having power and/or electrical issues. I have took it to the dealership numerous of times, but the issue is still ongoing. When I steer left or right, my car powers down and the steering wheel locks. Some times the car radio screen and dashboard lights flashes on & off. The only way to make it stop is to turn the car off and back on. I can be driving down the road and the car will shut down and power off on its own. It is extremely dangerous, but that is the only transportation I have right now. I am not sure what is going on and I have seen numerous of complaints from people with the same issues. Please investigate.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #23

Jan 102018

Malibu

  • 70,000 miles
Trunk release : the trunk randomly releases and pops open even while driving down the road. This has happened several times and last happened on 01/10/2018 while it was parked.

- Hamilton, MT, USA

problem #22

Oct 112017

Malibu

  • 29,000 miles
Key fob breaks in half. Manufacturer makes a key that can not withstand life of vehicle. Have had 2 key fobs break since purchasing vehicle.

- Allen Park, MI, USA

problem #21

Jul 182016

Malibu

  • 55,062 miles
In the last year, I had to replace, at my own expense, 3 out of the 4 wheel bearing hub assemblies on my 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. There is also a terrible toxic smell coming from the air conditioning and heating vents attributed to the car's evaporator core. Chevrolet has acknowledged these problems, but refuses to make the repairs at their own expense. These issues have never occurred in any vehicle I have ever owned for the last 30 years. Chevrolet must be held responsible before someone is injured, sickened or killed.

- Kings Park, NY, USA

problem #20

Sep 212017

Malibu

  • 77 miles
Vehicle started stalling while idling at stop signs / lights. Now it completly stops running while in full speed. When using the cars air conditions you can count on it stalling in stationary motion and when moving.

- West Jefferson, OH, USA

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