2013 Chevrolet Malibu Service and Repair Manual

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Eco Sedan 4-Door
  • LTZ Sedan 4-Door
  • LT Sedan 4-Door
  • LS Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.4L 2384CC 145Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.5L 2457CC 153Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #15V24500024/04/2015Component: 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 transm

Consequence

If the console shift indicator does not illuminate the transmission gear selection, a driv

Remedy

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission gear selection control m

NHTSA #15V16400023/03/2015Component: 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

Consequence

The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may au

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to r

NHTSA #13V02400023/01/2013Component: 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 h

Consequence

Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten the bolts as nec

NHTSA #21V00F00022/12/2021Component: 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,

Consequence

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasin

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge.

NHTSA #12V22400018/05/2012Component: 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

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS DURING AN AGGRESSIVE TURNING MANEUVER, AND THEN AFTERWARDS A POTENTIAL VEHI

Remedy

GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SDM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORME

NHTSA #13V56600013/11/2013Component: 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 adjust

Consequence

If the harness is chaffed enough to expose the wires, a short circuit could occur, resulti

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness and repair and secure it

NHTSA #21V63300012/08/2021Component: 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 Colu

Consequence

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasin

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge.

NHTSA #16V50200005/07/2016Component: 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

Consequence

If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupa

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder

NHTSA #12V48400004/10/2012Component: 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

Consequence

If the driver is not aware that a turn signal is not functioning properly, the driver may

Remedy

GM will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charg

TSB #11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

TSB #11030092

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

TSB #11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

TSB #11027601

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

TSB #11026104

This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.

TSB #11026017

This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.

TSB #11025755

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the s

TSB #11024485

The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.

Showing the 8 most recent of 1927 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20140818Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported4 injured

2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SEAT BELT AND AIRBAG SENSORS FAILURE DURING AN ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE WERE I

20151116Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported3 injured

MY 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT THE TIME OF THE WRECK.

20141111Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported3 injured

I WAS RIDING IN THE CAR WITH MY WIFE AND COUSIN HEADING TO HER BROTHERS HOUSE. WE HAD JUST DROVE FROM OUT OF TOWN AFTER VISITING SOME FAMILY MEMBERS AND WAS TAKING MY COUSIN BACK

20141111Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported3 injured

I WAS RIDING IN THE CAR WITH MY WIFE AND COUSIN HEADING TO HER BROTHERS HOUSE. WE HAD JUST DROVE FROM OUT OF TOWN AFTER VISITING SOME FAMILY MEMBERS AND WAS TAKING MY COUSIN BACK

Showing the 4 most serious of 1382 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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