2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, 11% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall . My car just died out off nowhere while I was just parked and when it finally got jumped the 'service airbag' light came. I've done some research and this has been happening to everybody and the repairs is up to $1000”
NHTSA complaint #11234691, filed 2019-07, 118 miles“I purchased this vehicle on february 7, 2013. Before driving off of the dealer lot, we asked why an airbag light was flashing. The dealership assured us it was fine and did not look into it. They let us drive the car home. After about a week of the light continuing to flash and the car not recognizing that my husband was in the passenger seat and turning the passenger airbag on, we decided to take it into the local dealership to get it checked out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598326, filed 2014-06, 352 miles“I hit a deer going 55 MPH and the air bag did not deploy. I got a statement on the screen right when it happened saying airbag service. I would think hitting something going that first would deploy an airbag.”
NHTSA complaint #10572906, filed 2014-03, 45,000 miles“While driving home my instrument panel lite up and radio started playing for about 10 minutes then cleared and the service air bag came on.... Have an appointment with Chevrolet dealership for diagnostic testing”
NHTSA complaint #10955757, filed 2017-02, 95,616 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing and repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11013528, filed 2017-08, 35,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
49 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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