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1G11H5SA7DF••••••2013 Chevrolet MALIBU ECO
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2013 Chevrolet MALIBU ECO build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
78on the model
38builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedSteering 3Electrical System 3Suspension 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensioncrashJan 2017
While driving straight ahead on a city street, at approximately 30-35mph, the axle shaft on the front, right side of the car broke. The broken axle shaft caused an accident where my car went to the right and I hit the back-left side of a van; that impact sent the right side of…
Air BagsOct 2023
After my car battery was professionally replaced my airbag light came on. GM dealer service got a code of B101D requiring the airbag control module to be replaced. There are no new compatible modules available in the US. Two GM dealers advised getting a used module that had not…
SteeringJan 2020
When you are driving the electrical system cuts off, making it hard to steer and affecting other electrical controls such as: touch screen, lights, and control panel. The system usually shuts off for a brief moment when utilizing power locks, turn signals, and power windows.…
Electrical SystemOct 2016
While driving vehicle at various speeds the electronics and power steering will turn off causing and turn back on. This also occurs while making turns without warning
SteeringJul 2015
While driving and signaling to change lane the steering wheel locked and the radio turned off. I took it to the dealer after speaking with chevy. They were unable to replicated the issue. It happened a few more times then aug 8, 2015 I was able to record a 2 minute video of the…
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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 1G11H5SA7DF166883 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.