13 problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2013 Malibu.
On numerous occasions, vehicle has shut completely off. Because it is an eco engine, I assumed it was simply idling down, while stationary a traffic light or stop sign, as usual but that was not the case. The first couple of times the vehicle shutoff was at traffic lights, and drive through lanes. And then the vehicle shutoff while on the interstate at 70 miles per hour. Shortly after that incident, the check engine light came on. I replaced the battery but the car has still had to be jumped off three times since the replacement. And when I had those codes repaired, now the vehicle drives as if it isn't getting gas and then all of sudden it will jerk and accelerate quickly. Lastly, when the brakes are used on several occasions, the pedal will suddenly go all the way to the floorboard, then come and tighten to point I can barely press the brakes. I have replaced the brakes on three separate occasions and the mechanics do not understand what is causing that issue to occur.
Check engine light keeps needing to be reset by dealer.
Both the transmission and engine went out at the same time. I took it to apple valley motors in martinsburg wv, a chevy dealership. They contacted the third party warranty company (portfolio) and they made the dealership replace the transmission with a junkyard transmission. But when I took it in the check engine light was on and I assumed that it was on because of the transmission. But also assumed that because it was a dealership with special trained technicians that they would check all the codes and clear them before they returned the vehicle to me. Well they didn't and the check engine light was still on when I picked it up but thought maybe I had to drive it a couple miles to reset the light. Well the light did go out but came back on about a week later and when I took it back to the dealer they called the warranty company and they said that because now that the extended warranty that I had, expired 8 days prior that there is nothing they can do. I called both gm and chevy and explained the situation and neither one will assist me with the problem only because the power train warranty expired even though I have less than a 100k on it. They gave me a case number but in the end they said there is nothing they can do. No way should both the engine and transmission go bad at the same time especially with less than 100k on it. This is in addition to another complaint that I just filed with you regarding the car loosing all power while I am driving. That problem happened on both the highway at over 70 mph and in the city at slower speeds. In addition to the transmission and engine going ou, 30 days prior the hydrolic transmission lines blew out while I was on the highway and I had to have it towed and it cost me about 900. 00 out of pocket because it was was not covered by the warranty.
Car was jerking while accelerating happened for about 5 mins then check engine light came on.
3/19/19 I went in for an oil/filter change and a "premier engine oil service" (which was explained as a engine flush to my wife). Saturday my check engine light activates and I put a code reader on and a p0010 (intake camshaft position actuator solenoid control circuit). After researching I saw this has been a recurring problem on other Malibu models but did not see anything for my VIN, should I handle his on my own or refer back to the dealership to determine if this is their error?.
While driving my 2013 chevy Malibu on the highway & turnpike, I was driving approx 60-70 miles and hour and then out of nowhere the vehicle decreased speed down to 30 mph and also had me cause an accident with the drivers behind me. The check engine light then came on and a message "engine power has been reduced". I was able to pull the car over; however, this is a danger and should be resolved as still this continues to occur since I have contacted general motors and advised of the safety issue. Still have not seen a recall on this issue yet which I was shocked. I asked the gentleman if there have been other complaints and he stated yes. So I am very shocked that this issue has not been resolved. My vehicle now is out of warranty and still mechanics do not know what is wrong and can not fix this issue. I do not feel that I have to pay for parts that this vehicle does not while they try to pinpoint the problem. Literally the mechanic at day Chevrolet during the diagnostic just said to lets start somewhere and see if that resolves the issue. I don't believe I should have to pay for parts that may or may not resolve the issue. Since then I now have more lights popping up regarding traction stability, parking break (which was replaced and did not fix the issue) track control, etc have come up and seems to have disabled my anti-lock brakes. Could someone pleas contact me if there is a solution for this if someone is aware of what part or parts will fix this defect.
Driving to dealership to have oil changed,check engine light on,battery on an battery saver activated,dealer said battery was good ,,when starting car ,put in gear,steering wheel won't move,turn off ,start again,then moves,an car dies,an restarts by itself. While driving hesitation in accelerating. I called 1-800-521-7300,spoke to nash ,,I am told there is no recall on this . Very upsetting to buy a car an have this happen ,,first an last chevy I ever buy ,,,thought gm would taje care of their customers !!!!.
We pd 3000 down on a chevy Malibu from nimnicht Chevrolet 1550 cassatt Ave jacksonville fla 32210 on July 5 it was parked for three days when we bought I because I became very sick. July 8 my husband went to go to the store he got to the store the engine light came on he took it right back to the dealership. They kept it a week said it was fixed we went to get it drove it home the check engine light came on again we took it right back asked for the manager told them we wanted our money back they said they couldn't we asked for another car they said they couldn't they promised it would be fixed so it stayed there again they called us again promised it was fixed like a new one . Well this was Aug the 1st now they call us tell us its fixed for sure this time. We drove it home and the light came on again!!!!! this has been so stressful me and my husband are disabled he just had knee surgery. Its bout to make me have a nervous breakdown. The car nada is 8645. They charging us 22,000 we haven't even got to drive the car but home and back to the dealership I just want my 3000. 00 I paid down back this car is a lemon and they knew it cause we wanted to buy a good used car and the salesman showed us that one said it was all they had. I looked on line a few nights ago on their sight they had 100s of used cars why he lied so we would buy that lemon please help us just to get our money back and the car is only worth 9000 and we having to pay 22,000 if the salesman would of shown us that we never would of bought it. We just got ripped off.
My 2013 chevy Malibu cam positioning actuator caused my check engine light to come on. When I had the code read, they said that the sensor was throwing the code. My car just went out of dealership warranty with 52,xxx miles on it. Is this covered by gm recall?.
The exhaust and power have issues. . . Check engine light is always on and power to system is reduced. Fuel economy has decreased severely. Check engine light will not go off. Exhaust coming from tailpipe even after car has been running awhile. This issue happens when the vehicle is running and operating. Second issue is the trunk latch! the vehicle has an outside trunk release button. When vehicle is completely locked, the trunk will open on it's own! we will come out to the car with the trunk wide open when we know we have locked it completely. Checked, double checked, even triple checked but we will still come out to a vehicle with the trunk wide open! this trunk opening issue happens when the car is parked and off but, locked!.
While driving my vehicle and I come to a stop the engine dies out. There is no check engine light or warning before this happens and it has almost caused an accident 3 times now. Even in stop and go rush hour traffic, as soon as I need to slow down the car stutters and then stalls. All the lights and radio stay on but the engine just shuts off. I have to quickly throw it into, park turn the key to off and restart the car everytime. This has been going on for a couple of years and I just dont know what to do anymore. I am not able to trade it in yet and I am afraid to sell it and this happen to someone else.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the details of the diagnosis could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired, but the check engine indicator was disabled at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,083.
My fan keeps staying on after my car has been turned off. I have taken it to the dealer three times now. This week my check engine light came on, my car signaled that it was overheating, and I needed to idle my engine. The temperature guage went back and forth from cold to hot. I was told at the last trip to the dealer they had fixed everything and I had a lifetime warranty. Now there is this problem where I cannot turn on the defrost or the car will think it is over heating, but there is no smoke and it can be in as little as 30 seconds after I start my car. The panel where the rear camera gets warm but no heat comes out of the vents. My concern is the vehicle will ignite while I am driving.