How many steering complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco have?

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for this model year, making up 18% of its 87 total complaints.

Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco?

The data provided shows no related recalls tied to this steering complaint area.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on this model year is 50,719 miles.

Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 2 injuries to steering complaints on the 2013 Malibu Eco.

What kind of steering issues do owners describe?

Owners report the wheel locking or feeling stiff near center, dead spots at highway speed, sudden loss of power steering assist, and one case of a cold-weather electric assist motor failure.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, 18% of its 87 total complaints for the year. Two crashes and two injuries are linked to this area, at a median failure mileage of 50,719. No related recall is listed for steering specifically.

Steering complaints: 16; 18% of 87
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 50,719 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel feels like it locks or binds near the center position, requiring a hard tug or jerk to free it while driving.
Some owners describe a dead spot or stiffness at highway speed that makes small corrective steering inputs harder than normal.
In at least one case the steering wheel locked while changing lanes, accompanied by the radio shutting off.
Several owners report sudden loss of power steering assist tied to electrical or battery charging faults, sometimes paired with warning lights and stalling.
One owner reported the electric power steering assist motor failing during extended cold weather, with a dealer noting known cold-weather issues.
One complaint describes a steering-related incident that led to a crash, which the owner says a dealer visit did not resolve beforehand.

When 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 12, 2013, latest Feb 20, 2019.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Feb 2019; peak Oct 2015 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Malibu Eco model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201316 (18%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco have?: NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for this model year, making up 18% of its 87 total complaints.
Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco?: The data provided shows no related recalls tied to this steering complaint area.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on this model year is 50,719 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 2 injuries to steering complaints on the 2013 Malibu Eco.
What kind of steering issues do owners describe?: Owners report the wheel locking or feeling stiff near center, dead spots at highway speed, sudden loss of power steering assist, and one case of a cold-weather electric assist motor failure.