2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, and owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the…
Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.
87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,308 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 26 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO. The contact stated while at a stop light, the power steering was difficult to turn, and the vehicle stalled. The Service battery charging system displayed”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 14, 2024 · Electrical system
“2013 chevrolet malibu eco. Consumer writes in regard to electrical issues with vehicle. The consumer stated that while driving the vehicle would shut off, losing all power. The vehicle was repaired, b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 24, 2022 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (Malibu eAssist). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–25 / 29–36 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Chevrolet Malibu Eco model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Malibu Eco model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco | 1 | 87 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco | 0 | 12 |
Checking a specific 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
How do I know if my 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V173000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.