NCAP 5-Star Crash Test/Rollover Ratings

2013 Malibu 4 DR FWD

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
*****
Side Pole
*****
Rollover
****

2013 Malibu 4 DR FWD w/rear SAB's

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
****
Side Driver
****
Side Passenger
*****
Side Pole
*****
Rollover
****

2013 Malibu Eco eAssist 4 DR FWD

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
*****
Side Pole
*****
Rollover
****
NCAP 2013 Chevrolet Malibu front crash test photoNCAP 2013 Chevrolet Malibu side crash test photoNCAP 2013 Chevrolet Malibu side pole crash test photo

2013 Malibu Eco eAssist 4 DR FWD w/rear SAB's

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
****
Side Driver
****
Side Passenger
*****
Side Pole
*****
Rollover
****
NCAP 2013 Chevrolet Malibu front crash test photoNCAP 2013 Chevrolet Malibu side crash test photoNCAP 2013 Chevrolet Malibu side pole crash test photo

IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2013 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan

2013 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan Good performance in front, side, rear and rollover tests.

Moderate Overlap
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
G Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Driver)
M Overall
M Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Hip/Thigh Injury
M Lower Leg Injury
M Restraints
Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Passenger)
Not tested.
Side Rating
G Overall
G Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
A Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »
Rear Rating1
G Overall
G Geometry
G Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
Rollover Rating2
G Overall
Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »

1 — Manual power cloth seat.

2 — For the 2016 model year only, the Malibu was renamed the Malibu Limited. Its roof rating is shared with 2013-15 models of the Malibu.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.