Chevrolet Malibu Eighth generation (2013 - 2015)

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Eighth generation of Chevrolet Malibu has been in production since 2013 by 2015.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Eighth generation is shorter than the previous generation by 0.3 inches , is wider by 2.7 inches , is higher by 0.5 inches.
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2015 Chevrolet Malibu Engines list
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2014 Chevrolet Malibu Engines list
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Engines list
Chevrolet Malibu Eighth generation dimensions and specs
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Body style | Wagon, Sedan, Coupe |
Engine options | LKW, 2.5L I-4, , |
LTG 2.0 L Turbo, 2.0L I-4, , | |
LUK, 2.4L I-4, , | |
LCV, 2.5L I-4, , | |
Transmission | 6-spd auto w/OD |
Drive type | front-wheel |
Length | 191.50 in |
Width | 73.00 in |
Height | 57.60 in |
Wheelbase | 107.80 in |
Curb weight | 3393 - 3660 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 55.00 in |
Rear hip room | 54.30 in |
Front Headroom | 39.00 in |
Rear Headroom | 37.50 in |
Front shoulder room | 57.50 in |
Rear shoulder room | 57.10 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 15.8 - 18.5 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 21 - 25/30 - 37 |
Towing capacity | 1000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.2 - 8.2 sec |
¼ mile time | 14.7 - 16.5 sec |
Chevrolet Malibu Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Chevrolet Malibu Eighth generation production period from 2013 to 2015 drivers have reported 827 complaints. The most common problems are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, STEERING.
Model Year | Complaints |
2015 Malibu |
132
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2014 Malibu |
184
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2013 Malibu |
511
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM hendrick chevrolet norfolk virginia dealer service found gm history code dtc u0121 for this failure. my 2014 chevrolet malibu suddenly... |
300
~ 64408 miles |
ENGINE as i was driving and come to a stop light my vehicle cut off and once i let off the... |
171
~ 59430 miles |
STEERING while driving at highway speeds (65-70 mph) on straight and level highway steering would develop a "sticky or dead spot"... |
169
~ 46511 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL this car has been damaged from the day we purchased it we were finally told it was more than likely... |
90
~ 62459 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER a lady ran a red light and t-boned my chevy malibu on the drivers side as i was proceeding through... |
73
~ 56441 miles |
POWER TRAIN 1st incident when applying the brake the vehicle would do a extreme pull to the right. 2nd incident 2/24/14 mile |
72
~ 41890 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES 1st incident when applying the brake the vehicle would do a extreme pull to the right. 2nd incident 2/24/14 mile |
68
~ 39128 miles |
AIR BAGS i pulled to a stop at a stop sign. the car went into auto stop. as i try to navigate... |
67
~ 39620 miles |
WHEELS the wheel bearings are going out with less than 40k miles on it and it is a well documented and... |
36
~ 41665 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER when the vehicle was started the hvac fan control was not functional. the power indicator light was not illuminated and... |
35
~ 57602 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i just purchased a 2014 malibu on 04- 22 for my daughter. due to my daughter telling me that the... |
34
~ 44825 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the top chrome trim on the drivers side window... |
33
~ 29213 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i bought the new malibu with only 3 miles on the odometer. the gas tank was filled up at the... |
26
~ 41018 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING driving 12/18 beltline east bound. between south town exit and monona drive exit. debis in road hit by truck lic#dg93483... |
24
~ 52894 miles |
SEATS the welds on the front cross-bar and the rear cross bar are separated between the seat and lower adjustment frame... |
24
~ 40225 miles |
SEAT BELTS this auto jerks while in cruise control then while going 60 mph up a hill down shifts for more speed |
14
~ 44847 miles |
SUSPENSION i have noticed that my car cuts off frequently at stop lights also my car accelerates slow when entering onto... |
12
~ 59257 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY upon entering vehicle and starting up to go to work the heating and ventilation system did not work turned car... |
12
~ 75720 miles |
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu equipped with continental pro contact tires line size: p215/60/r16. the contact stated... |
9
~ 4042 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING purchased my vehicle in april 2012 and noticed after a week that my ac had a bad smell every... |
8
~ 12497 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES 2014 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to the use of tire/compressor kit and safety issues. *tgw the consumer discovered... |
6
~ 3333 miles |
VISIBILITY 2014 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to windshield visibility problems. *smd the consumer stated the same the day the... |
5
~ 46376 miles |
STRUCTURE purchased my vehicle in april 2012 and noticed after a week that my ac had a bad smell every... |
5
~ 10404 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 65 mph the sun roof exploded and shattered glass... |
4
~ 46700 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE according to the information i was given this vehicle should have an average of 36 mpg for hwy. i drive... |
3
~ 3014 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at any speed the instrument panel... |
2
~ 31530 miles |
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the reason for this complaint is because i believe chevrolet has defective abs sensor embedded in the wheel hub of... |
2
~ 50450 miles |
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 15 mph all the interior lights suddenly failed to... |
2
~ 35756 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. while driving 35 mph the vehicle jerked and the temperature gauge indicated... |
2
~ 41025 miles |
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti lock brake light illuminated and the... |
2
~ 41500 miles |
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the heating became inoperable without warning. as a... |
2
~ 15500 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle hesitated... |
2
~ 34500 miles |
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle lost... |
1
~ 83000 miles |
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. the contact arrived home and turned off the vehicle. when he attempted... |
1
~ 75000 miles |
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. while driving 75 mph the service battery and engine warning indicators illuminated... |
1
~ 188000 miles |
COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. while the vehicle was operated the steering column seized without warning. the... |
1
~ 65000 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY used switch to roll down passenger window touch screen went black came back on maybe after 30 sec or so.... |
1
~ 25000 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. while the vehicle was stationary the doors locked on their own and... |
1
~ 52000 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. while driving at any speed the contact heard a continuous noise. the... |
1
~ 50509 miles |
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 55 mph the cruise control failed to activate. the... |
1
~ 12000 miles |
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds the electrical system failed. as a result the... |
1
~ 52000 miles |
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 35 mph with the front and rear defoggers activated... |
1
~ 29000 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 20 mph the power seized. the vehicle was able... |
1
~ 17065 miles |
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 20 mph the power seized. the vehicle was able... |
1
~ 17065 miles |
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE while driving home i received a warning to service my battery charging system. eventually the battery saver was activated. i... |
1
~ 51000 miles |
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. while driving 45 mph and making a stop the radio shut off... |
1
~ 14000 miles |
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system did not warn... |
1
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GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 35 mph the rear windshield shattered. the vehicle was... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE the trunk of my malibu opens by itself. this has happened twice now the first time i thought that maybe... |
1
~ 26000 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu equipped with continental pro contact tires line size: p215/60/r16. the contact stated... |
1
~ 701 miles |
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated when using the rear view mirror with the light... |
1
~ 400 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact leased a 2014 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 25 mph the brakes failed and the contact crashed... |
1
~ 100 miles |
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT on my way to work today i had a flat tire which resulted in me having to call onstar because... |
1
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How to improve the appearance of your Chevrolet Malibu and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Chevrolet Malibu to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bu...
- ✔️ Protect your bumper from scrapes; OEM grade lip is made in the USA and does not rip or tear
- ✔️ The strongest bumper lip you can buy; Heavy duty material offers excellent protection
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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30PCS Fender Flare Clips, Rocker Mouldin...
- Material: You can find from the photo that it is made of very high-quality material, made of black nylon material, push-on, quick-fastening, and won't break or break easily during use.
- Dimensions: Top Head Dimensions: 14...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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BDK (4-Pack) Premium 16" Wheel Rim Cover...
- Please Ensure to Check your Tire/Wheel Size Before Purchase! Designed for (P16) 16” Stock Steel Wheels and will not fit over alloy wheels
- Designed from OEM Replica Style Wheels– For Replacement with Fast & Easy...
Coilovers
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Godspeed MSS1094 MonoSS Coilover Lowerin...
- compatible with Chevrolet Malibu 2013, 2014, 2015 / Malibu Limited 2016
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 6 kg/mm/8 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock With 16 Levels of Damping Adjustment...
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-100 Hyper-Street II Coilover...
- Compatible With Chevrolet Malibu 2013 2014 2015; Includes Malibu Limited 2016
- Spring Rate: Front - 5 kg/mm (280 lbs/inch) | Rear - 6 kg/mm (336 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: No, Reuse Factory Top Mount |...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
Decals
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Ouzorp Claw Marks Headlight Decal, Car S...
- AGGRESSIVE LOOK:Tired of that boring OEM look? "Claw Marks" makes your car look wild. Your car is like a beast! Look no further this is your most suitable choice... Color: Black, Red, Yellow,Blue,Green,Orange,White. Size: 15.75in...
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...

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