2013 Chevrolet Malibu suspension problems
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH on the highway, there was a high-pitched sound coming from the vehicle, and the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle. The driver was able to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted…”
filed Mar 25, 2026
“THIS IS MY 3RD COMPLAINT (Ref: Previous Reports). THE VEHICLE IS NOW A TOTAL LOSS. 1. UNRESOLVED ENGINE/STEERING (Prior Complaints): This 2013 Malibu has a documented history of sudden engine stalling and total loss of power steering at highway speeds. Despite reporting this twice to the NHTSA and…”
filed Mar 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating…Campaign 21V00F000 · Dec 22, 2021
- These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat)…Campaign 21V633000 · Aug 12, 2021
- These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat)…Campaign 20V764000 · Dec 21, 2020
- One or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torqueCampaign 13V024000 · Jan 23, 2013
Suspension problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Malibu | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 13 | 2% |
| 2017 Malibu | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 Malibu | 19 | 2% |
| 2015 Malibu | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Malibu | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 Malibu | 10 | 1% |
| 2011 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
| 2010 Malibu | 13 | 1% |
| 2009 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 Malibu | 15 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.