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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G11H5SA2DF••••••2013 Chevrolet MALIBU ECO
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2013 Chevrolet MALIBU ECO build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
78on the model
38builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 4Air Bags 1Power Train 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJul 2020
My break booster went out again for 3rd time with in a year and half I have taken to a place to get it fixed this is on safe.I was driving all 3 times when it went out. I was stopping at a light
Air BagscrashMar 2019
On 2016 I had a collision claim number 3005632019 -1-7. I didn't have deductibles and therefore the vehicle was not fixed immediately but the insurance had paid part of their portion. On april 8th I was involved on accident and had injuries which I was discharged from treatment…
Electrical SystemFeb 2020
2013 chevy malibu ltz car shut down while driving on highway at 65mph no warning. Plenty of fuel.radio and signal lights stopped working first. New battery put in, worked for a month. Same thing while driving through intersection. Husband unplugged battery and plugged back in.…
Power TrainJan 2020
Loss of power of car it kill my factory battery had buy a new one and power steering is not working
WheelsNov 2014
I am the 2nd owner of my 2013 chevy malibu ltz we bought at 19,000 miles, it has been in the shop more than any car I have had!! When I first got it the wheel bearings went out and not just one they went out one by one at end expenses of $900 at one time at xmas!! It's been…
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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 1G11H5SA2DF236760 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.