2013 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

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    • 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Model Years
    2013201420152016

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Front Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 2013 - 2015
    Price : MSRP: $22,395-30,165
    Invoice: $21,606-28,506
    Introduced At : 2011 New York International Auto Show
    Inline 4 | Ecotec 2.5L DOHC I-4 VVT DI
    Displacement : 2499 cc | 152.5 cu in. | 2.5 L.
    Power : 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 6200 RPM
    Torque :180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 6200 RPM
    Bore : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
    Stroke : 4.0 in | 101 mm.
    Compression : 11.3:1
    Valvetrain : 16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
    Construction : Cast-Aluminum block and head
    Redline : 7000 RPM
    Ignition system :Coil-on-plug
    Transmission:
    6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T40

    1st Gear : 4.58
    2nd Gear : 2.96
    3rd Gear : 1.91
    4th Gear : 1.45
    5th Gear : 1.00
    6th Gear : 0.75
    Component

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    Manufacturer

    General Motors, LLC

    NHTSA Campaign ID21V00F000
    SummaryGeneral 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, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.
    ConsequenceA rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers 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 customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    Manufacturer

    General Motors, LLC

    NHTSA Campaign ID21V633000
    SummaryGeneral 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.
    ConsequenceA rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212330130.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

    Component

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    Manufacturer

    General Motors, LLC

    NHTSA Campaign ID20V764000
    SummaryGeneral 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, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.
    ConsequenceA rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyGM 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 interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202308930.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

    Manufacturer

    General Motors LLC

    NHTSA Campaign ID12V484000
    SummaryGeneral 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 the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.'
    ConsequenceIf the driver is not aware that a turn signal is not functioning properly, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle. If half of a front turn signal is not illuminating, other driver's may not be aware that the affected vehicle is turning, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyGM 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12212.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    Manufacturer

    General Motors LLC

    Mfr Report Date20111024
    NHTSA Campaign ID15V164000
    SummaryGeneral 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 recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, 'Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems.'
    ConsequenceThe Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury.
    RemedyGM 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 April 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15176.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    Manufacturer

    GENERAL MOTORS LLC

    Mfr Report Date20111024
    NHTSA Campaign ID12V224000
    SummaryGENERAL 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 RESET ITSELF.
    ConsequenceIF THIS OCCURS DURING AN AGGRESSIVE TURNING MANEUVER, AND THEN AFTERWARDS A POTENTIAL VEHICLE ROLLOVER EVENT IS SENSED, THE ROOF RAIL AIRBAG MAY UNINTENTIONALLY DEPLOY. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAGS AND/OR SEATBELT PRETENSIONERS MAY NOT DEPLOY DURING A SEVERE CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
    RemedyGM 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.
    NotesGM?S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12102. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

    Component

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

    Manufacturer

    General Motors LLC

    Mfr Report Date20111025
    NHTSA Campaign ID13V566000
    SummaryGeneral 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 harness for the power seat may contact the seat frame which may chafe the harness.
    ConsequenceIf the harness is chaffed enough to expose the wires, a short circuit could occur, resulting unintended movement of the seat, the seat to become inoperative, sparking under the seat, flickering lights, smoke, or possibly a fire.
    RemedyGM 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 GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13342.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    Manufacturer

    General Motors LLC

    Mfr Report Date20111206
    NHTSA Campaign ID13V024000
    SummaryGeneral 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 torque. This may lead to sudden changes in vehicle handling.
    ConsequenceSudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.
    RemedyGeneral 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 shortly. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
    NotesThis is General Motors recall number 13008.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    Manufacturer

    General Motors LLC

    Mfr Report Date20120410
    NHTSA Campaign ID15V245000
    SummaryGeneral 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 illuminate the shift position selected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, 'Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect.'
    ConsequenceIf the console shift indicator does not illuminate the transmission gear selection, a driver could inadvertently select a transmission position other than the position the driver intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyGM 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 customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12162.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    Manufacturer

    General Motors LLC

    Mfr Report Date20120914
    NHTSA Campaign ID16V502000
    SummaryGeneral 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. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, 'Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.'
    ConsequenceIf the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
    RemedyGM 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 Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    2013 Averages
    Avg. Home : $289,500
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $3.44
    Total Car Production : 11,066,432

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has a wheelbase size of 107.80 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has a length of 191.30 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has a width of 73.00 inches.

    Q: How much headroom does the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.00 inches of headroom.

    Q: How much legroom does the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has legroom of 42.10 inches.

    Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu was a Sedan.

    Q: How much did the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu had an MSRP of $22,395 - $$30,165 (USD).

    Q: What engine did the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The engine powering the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu was a Inline 4 (2499 cc | 152.5 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 6200 RPM.

    Q: What transmission did the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu had a 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T40 gearbox.

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