2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, 5% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,300 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“Takata inflators was driving on a city street and check engine light came on. Pulled over and turned car off. Sat for about 10 minutes and started it again, check engine light was still on. Started to drive back to my house and got only 10 feet before the car shut itself off, and wheel locked up. Put the car in park, and tried starting it again, and it turned over but shut itself off again, with notice of engine power reduced, service stabilitrak. Would not start the third time. This is my only means of transportation, and being a mother I need this car to work and take care of my kids. …”
NHTSA complaint #11119369, filed 2018-08, 68,800 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“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and crashed into another vehicle. No one was injured during the crash. The contact also stated the lights on the instrument panel flashed before accelerating. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where an investigator further inspected the vehicle but could not detect a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,600. Updated 03/05/14”
NHTSA complaint #10560278, filed 2014-01, 9,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
49 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsFuel system
6 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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