2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,408miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, 10% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,408 miles. 1 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.
“Auto stop will not engage unless RPM's are under 500..seldom will auto stop engage !!!! Vehicle motor will not go slow enough to engage this feature..I have talked to service at Chevrolet dealer, & they said the problem can happen at anytime & they don't know what to do about it????? I do, keep complaining!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10524476, filed 2013-07, 100 miles“I was sitting at a red light, with my foot firmly on the brake. Suddenly it started to move and suddenly took off and hit the car in front of me (the car had moved up significantly, but I hadn't, so it had a lot of momentum when it hit)! After the accident report was filed, I tried to start the car to leave, but the car wouldn't start. Additionally, a ton of error messages were flashing, as well as all indoor and outdoor lights flashing, even the decorative panel blue strip lights. I was terrified. I had to have it towed from the scene. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209320, filed 2019-05, 52,500 miles“I purchased this vehicle january 2014 at 5,000 miles. I began to notice trouble with brakes and acceleration a couple of months after. Braking was not smooth or consistent at times. At times I wasn't able to accelerate and it felt like I was driving with parking brake on. Later I noticed that I could control this by lifting the brake pedal with my foot. The brake pedal wasn't releasing on its own. I took the car to a Chevrolet dealership (same dealer that fixed another recall on this car for electrical wiring recall) to have the brakes checked out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10604619, filed 2014-06, 7,000 miles“I purchased my 2013 Malibu Eco in november of 2013. On or about march 1, 2014 we were traveling at approximately 70 miles per hour when were cut off by a truck. I had to slam on the brakes with some force to avoid a collision and upon doing so the motor lost all power and began to shake with my speed going from 70 down to 20 MPH. I could not regain the speed limit and had to pull over thinking it was because I was driving using the manual option. I was in 6th gear with cruise control on. I was able to get the vehicle home after a 90 mile drive at about 45 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643786, filed 2014-10, 5,000 miles“During warm weather, brakes will remain engaged when brake pedal is released. Pumping brakes can help to release brakes. If foot is not on the accelerator, the car will rapidly come to a stop. I took the car into the dealership with these issues and it was determined to be the brake pedal pivot bushing sticking or expanding. The brake pedal arm and both side retainers were replaced under extemded warranty with relief from symptoms for one year. Following summer and the symptoms are persisting. …”
NHTSA complaint #11092348, filed 2018-05, 42,815 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 33% |
| 2013 | 9 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
49 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsAir bags
10 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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