2013 Chevrolet Malibu Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 837 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, 0% of the 837 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was stationary, the doors locked on their own and the contact could not exit the vehicle. In addition, the ignition key became stuck on more than one occasion. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10918456, filed 2016-10, 52,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 17 | 1% |
| 2009 | 56 | 4% |
| 2008 | 71 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
376 complaintsEngine
204 complaintsSteering
181 complaintsOther or unknown
89 complaintsElectronic stability control
72 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsAir bags
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsBrakes
46 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
40 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsExterior lighting
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
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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