2013 Chevrolet Malibu safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
33
complaints reporting a crash
10
complaints reporting fire
10
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD w/rear SAB's
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 22 report injuries (32 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles were involved in 164 fatal crashes with 78 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskThese vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of… · Dec 22, 2021
- Crash riskThese vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating… · Aug 12, 2021
- Crash riskThese vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating… · Dec 21, 2020
- Crash riskAlso, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano… · Jul 5, 2016
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the console transmission gear selection indicator may… · Apr 24, 2015
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not… · Mar 23, 2015
- Fire riskWiring harness for the power seat may contact the seat frame which may chafe… · Nov 13, 2013
- Crash riskOne or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified… · Jan 23, 2013