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1G11E5SA7DF••••••2013 Chevrolet MALIBU
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2013 Chevrolet MALIBU build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
772on the model
161builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 5Steering 4Vehicle Speed Control 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsJan 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and DTC: B101D – (Air bag module failure) was retrieved. The dealer was not contacted. The…
EngineMar 2024
The car suddenly shows the service StabiliTrak engine power reduced, just like what was recalled on the 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu. Even though it's a 2013 Chevy Malibu, mine has the same issues. Please call me back at [XXX] to provide more information on the issues my car is…
SteeringApr 2021
The vehicle has major electrical issues from the day I bought it. Just last week I started the car it made a noise as I was driving I had no speedometer, no blinkers. No radio on gas gauge and no temp gauge. I have had this car stall in motion on a highway and no recall? It's…
Electrical SystemAug 2020
I'm having issues in regards to the transmission control module. I only have 55 k miles in my car and transmission shouldn't be giving out
Vehicle Speed ControlDec 2016
I was driving my 2013 chevy, malibu with 46,901 miles at 80mph on the interstate when my car started loosing power and became uneasy to drive. The engine service light, stability track light, and engine power is reduced was illuminated on the dashboard. Prior to this incidence,…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G11E5SA7DF314930 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.