VIN Decoder Results

1G11E5SA8DU140281

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

CHEVROLET

Vehicle Model

Malibu

Vehicle Trim

2LT

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

1G11E5SA*DU

Manufacturer Name

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Model Year

2013

Plant City

DETROIT HAMTRAMCK

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

GMNA

Plant State

MICHIGAN

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Windows

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2500.0

Displacement (CI)

152.55936023683

Displacement (L)

2.5

Engine Model

LCV

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Engine Configuration

In-Line

Fuel Type - Secondary

Ethanol (E85)

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection (SGDI)

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Curtain Air Bag Locations

All Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

1G1 World Manufacturer Identifier

1E5SA Vehicle Descriptor Section

8 Check Digit

DU140281 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Side Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

22 MPG

Highway

33 MPG

Combined

26 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,300

CO2 Emissions

341.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (10 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2013 CHEVROLET Malibu

Source

NHTSA Database

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 201...

Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer se

Campaign: 16V502000

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, thes...

Consequence: The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2015. Owne

Campaign: 15V164000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 10, 2012, to August 2, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the console transmission gear selection indicator may not illuminate the shift position selected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply ...

Consequence: If the console shift indicator does not illuminate the transmission gear selection, a driver could inadvertently select a transmission position other than the position the driver intended, increasing

Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission gear selection control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at

Campaign: 15V245000

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Owner Complaints (917)

Total Complaints

917

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Yes How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car stalls and/or shuts down while in use Has the problem been reproduced or confirm..."

ODI #11731828

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

"The electrical system has caused the car to stop mid traffic multiple times while driving. Had everything checked and it does it multiple times with my kids in the car. The transmission stalls and when you hit the gas it ramps up but doesn’t move unt..."

ODI #11727402

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