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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
28about this part
Share
3%of 837 total for the year
Median mileage
72,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of the 837 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have had problem with the 2013 Malibu since I purchase it on october 22, 2015. On october 07,2016 me and my child almost got hit by a 18 wheeler getting off the interstate. I ran in the ditch to avoid having a accident. I look in the dash of the car and it stated that engine power is reduced and when I push the gas down it told me engine overspeed. The car is park now because I do not feel safe.”

NHTSA complaint #10915315, filed 2016-10, 72,000 miles

“Car is currently parked at a mechanic because I'm afraid to drive it. It began with the rpms going to 3000-4000 when barely pressing gas pedal. The car stalled after putting it in reverse nearly causing me to get hit, the engine light came on so we took it directly to our mechanic. The code for a bad cam solenoid was listed, and that was replaced. Drove it for about a week, still noticing issues with rpms, and when braking, the rpms would increase. …”

NHTSA complaint #11129773, filed 2018-09, 72,000 miles

“I was driving to work going about 45 to 50 miles per hour on the highway, then my vehicle stalled, vibrated, and wouldn't go past 30 MPH. Reduced engine power signal came on and traction control light and engine light came on. I then exited onto the feeder and coasted to work.”

NHTSA complaint #10927502, filed 2016-11, 73,000 miles

“I was driving on the highway going 70mph and the car lost power and the service stabili track and reduce power messages came on and slowed down to 30mph. Thank god I got to pull over safely.my son and I had to be towed home”

NHTSA complaint #11131108, filed 2018-09, 118,000 miles

“My 2013 chevy Malibu is stalling while driving ,and has a rough idle, my check engine light is not on, took to the car lot multiple times, they cleaned throttle and put new spark plugs on it, thought that took care of the problem but as I drove the car the same day it stalled on me again and their is little acceleration power.this all took place while driving on a main street.it seems alot of people with Malibu's are having this same problem and it seems no one knows what the problem is, this is very a noting to be paying for a vehicle which one can barely drive , not to mention it's very…”

NHTSA complaint #11351570, filed 2020-08, 94,137 miles

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Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202323%
202244%
202111%
2020189%
2019126%
201811416%
201713519%
201615218%
20152810%
2014175%
2013283%
2012526%
2011879%
20101169%
2009735%
2008424%
2007313%
2006353%
2005273%
2004272%
20038515%
200261%
2001253%
2000212%
199971%
1998222%
1997133%

Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

Electrical system
376 complaints
Engine
204 complaints
Steering
181 complaints
Other or unknown
89 complaints
Electronic stability control
72 complaints
Suspension
65 complaints
Air bags
59 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
54 complaints
Brakes
46 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
40 complaints
Fuel system
34 complaints
Exterior lighting
28 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

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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