Vehicle Report

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

VIN 1G11B5SA7DF137370
Sedan Front Wheel Drive Automatic America/United States
2013 Chevrolet Malibu front view
2013
Year
Chevrolet
Make
Malibu
Model
$21,995
MSRP

Safety Recalls

10 open campaigns
21V00F000 2021-12-22
SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indi...

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick custo...

21V633000 2021-08-12
SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, and Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky,...

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notificatio...

20V764000 2020-12-21
SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indi...

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an inte...

16V502000 2016-07-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK....

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact C...

15V245000 2015-04-24
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 10, 2012, to August 2, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the console transmission gear selection indicator may not...

Fix: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission gear selection control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet...

15V164000 2015-03-23
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately...

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began A...

13V566000 2013-11-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured October 25, 2011, through June 29, 2012 and equipped with the 8-way power adjustable front seat feature. The wiring har...

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness and repair and secure it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact...

13V024000 2013-01-23
SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, manufactured December 6, 2011, through January 15, 2013. One or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torq...

Fix: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications have already begun and will be completed shor...

12V484000 2012-10-04
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of t...

Fix: GM will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Che...

12V224000 2012-05-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2012. AFTER AN EVENT OF HARD BRAKING, THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) MAY...

Fix: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SDM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2012.

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
2.5L I4
Type
Gas
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Valves
16 (Double overhead cam (DOHC))

Performance & Economy

Horsepower
197 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Torque
191 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
0–60 mph
5.66 s
City / Highway
22 / 34 mpg
Combined
26 mpg
Fuel tank
15.8 gal
Range (combined)
348 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length
191 in
Width
73 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
107 in
Curb weight
3,393 lbs
Gross weight
0 lbs
Seats
5
Doors
4

Factory Equipment

Safety
2 front headrests 2 rear headrests Auto delay off headlamps Child seat anchors Daytime running lights Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags Dusk sensing headlamps Electronic brakeforce distribution Engine immobilizer Front and rear head airbags Front seatbelt pretensioners Post-collision safety system Remote anti-theft alarm system Stability control Tire pressure monitoring Traction control 4-wheel ABS Emergency braking assist Emergency interior trunk release Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation Rear center 3-point belt Rear door child safety locks Rear height adjustable headrests Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes Rear Park Assist
Convenience
4 one-touch power windows Remote keyless power door locks Heated mirrors Power mirrors
2013 Chevrolet Malibu rear view
Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Taupe Gray Metallic
Blue Topaz Metallic
Black
Summit White
Silver Ice Metallic
Atlantis Blue Metallic
Champagne Silver Metallic
Silver Topaz Metallic

Factory Warranty

basic 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
drivetrain 5 yr./ 100000 mi.
roadside 5 yr./ 100000 mi.
rust 6 yr./ 100000 mi.

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