2013 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2013

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 17 repairs.
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

197-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

45000 mi

US $375
ABS light on. Tone wheel on right rear broken, required replacement of wheel bearing assembly. 
Nov 2017

58000 mi

US $447
ABS/Traction control light on. Sensor target on left rear in-op, required replacement of wheel bearing assembly. 
Chevrolet Malibu in Washington, United States
Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

121000 mi

US $400
All 4 wheel bears 
Chevrolet Malibu in Saskatchewan, Canada
Sep 2014 - Aug 2018
Oct 2014

29080 mi
Driver side lumbar support pump inlet hose broken. Replaced under warranty. 
Feb 2015

37820 mi

C $69
Left rear wheel bearing speed sensor broken - magnet missing of hub. Replaced wheel bearing and cleared code (C0045). It was discounted to $69 under a good will warranty since it was barely out of warranty. 
Mar 2015

39680 mi

C $417
Right rear wheel bearing speed sensor broken - magnet missing of hub. Replaced wheel bearing and cleared code (C0050). 
Apr 2016

56500 mi
Right side axle seal on the transmission was leaking. Repaired under warranty. 
May 2017

73160 mi

C $619
Rear upper suspension control arm replaced on both sides in the rear of the vehicle. 
Aug 2018

90946 mi

C $305
Rough idling, Code P0010 and P0011. Intake camshaft not being actuated. Replaced intake camshaft position actuator solenoid. 
Chevrolet Malibu in Indiana, United States
Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
Dec 2015

35000 mi
Exhaust cam position sensor was faulty; replaced under warranty. 
Chevrolet Malibu in Kansas, United States
Jul 2017 - Jan 2022
Jan 2021

97000 mi

US $15
Replaced right front low beam headlight. 

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2014 - Sep 2016
Sep 2015

17000 mi

US $250
Replaced battery due to dead battery. 
Chevrolet Malibu in Missouri, United States
Sep 2014 - Apr 2017
Jun 2015

40000 mi
The SES came on and the code indicated a leak in the fuel evap recovery system a valve was replaced but the SES returned 3 more times. Turned out to be a slow leak in a related valve only discovered after an overnight test Drivers side moonroof drain plugged water was coming into cabin had to take it back twice for it to get fixed 
Dec 2015

46000 mi
SES light on... fuel evap system reported another fault 
Chevrolet Malibu in Indiana, United States
Sep 2013 - Feb 2016
Dec 2013

20500 mi

US $635
Back-up camera and some interior lighting was inoperative. Also first installed a new body control module that did not fix the problem. Had something to do with wiring behind the glove box that was installed incorrectly at the factory 
Sep 2014

34500 mi
Blower motor was making intermittent noise, replaced under warranty. 

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Histories

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