general problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu - part 2

59 problems related to suspension 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.

36 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted quality Chevrolet Buick GMC of englewood (386 grand Ave, englewood, NJ 07631) and was informed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

37 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure however, the check engine warning light was illuminated. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

38 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2021

The contact owned a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle suspension failed causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact received a recall letter a week later for NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension). The contact stated no warning light was illuminated at the time of the failure. A police report was filed. The contact stated that he had to seek medical attention as he suffered chest and head injury. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a junkyard. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to get diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.

39 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2021

I was driving the vehicle when I heard strange noises. I then heard a loud noise and the car barely would move. When I got out of the vehicle, I saw the wheel was slanted. It was towed to a aaa repair facility where they discovered it was a broken toe link that had rotted. When it broke, it also bent a bar in the rear. The inspector said the same was happening on the opposite side and needed to be repaired.

40 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called reichard Chevrolet (575 arlington rd, brookville, OH 45309, (937) 833-4011) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

41 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

42 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Walier Chevrolet (195 winchester st, keene, nh 03431, (603) 499-4378) was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

43 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact had received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the recall but informed the contact that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Invalid VIN.

44 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

45 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact initially received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The dealer was notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The contact then received another recall notice that stated that parts were now available. The dealer was notified again, and the contact was informed that parts were on backorder. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

46 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

47 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to the recall repair was not available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

48 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. The VIN tool confirmed parts not available.

49 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

50 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact had not spoken with a dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while getting the tires replaced, he was informed that the suspension looked as if it was damaged however, the vehicle had not been fully diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

51 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2020

2013 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to suspension rod failure. The consumer stated the vehicle was involved in an accident. The driver stated the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The consumer was not informed of the recall until after the accident.

52 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

Received a notice about a safety recall for faulty rear suspension toe links. This was 8 months ago with no update on a remedy. This is completely unacceptable as this is deemed a safety issue and could cause a crash!.

53 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

54 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated there were abnormal rattling sounds coming from underneath the vehicle while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

55 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2019

Driver seat control panel missing seat will not move.

56 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2019

I drove four hours to buy this car get there its pour rain do test drive around block buy car get ready and leave and stop at gas station cause its out of gas well passenger rear tire had 5 lbs of air in it fill it up get on highway and car starts shaking like crazy and is all over the road car lot is close and so is rental place so I drive home and have texted owner to tell him to get tow truck at my house in morning to pick it up I didn't want it and he did reason im writing this is I told him how bad this car was and I looked on there site and its back up for less than I bought it for that car is way to dangerous to be on the road.

57 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v674000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact contacted bachman Chevrolet (9650 bluegrass parkway, louisville, ky 40299, (502) 632-0211) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the seat belt on the passenger's side failed to latch and unlatch correctly. The seat belt remained locked in the latch position and required several attempts to unlatch. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

58 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2018

My vehicle had repairs last year 2 times, the engine was rebuilt almost completely. The suspension went out, the esc as well, electrical issues. Draining battery constantly. The dash showed engine running hot pulled over let it cool and it would not restart. .

59 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2017

While driving stright ahead on a city street, at approximately 30-35mph, the axle shaft on the front, right side of the car broke. The broken axle shaft caused an accident where my car went to the right and I hit the back-left side of a van; that impact sent the right side of the car up in the air where I was only traveling on the two left wheels. Although I thought my car was going to flip and land on it's roof, the car did come back down on the right wheels, but landed/hit the front of the van and the back of a pick-up truck.


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