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Chevrolet Malibu ECO

2013–2014 only

173 classified complaints 1 recall

2013–2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO models have 173 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 67,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013–2014 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Malibu ECO report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2013–2014 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 56 complaints

Median onset: 67,000 miles.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 33 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 27 complaints

Median onset: 63,000 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 8 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 7 complaints

Median onset: 59,000 miles.

Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 5 complaints

Median onset: 26,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 5 complaints

Median onset: 26,408 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013–2014 model years. See the full Chevrolet Malibu ECO report for every year and full specs/safety data.