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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 34 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, 4% of its 835 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 81,150 miles. No related recalls are listed for this fuel system issue.

Fuel System complaints
34
4% of 835
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
81,150 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report warm air blowing from heater vents while refueling, sometimes continuing until the engine is shut off.
  • Some report the check engine light triggering due to a vapor canister needing replacement at relatively low mileage.
  • Owners describe fuel pump concerns flagged to NHTSA, with GM offering assistance for a portion of the fix.
  • Some report recurring check engine lights tied to fuel injectors, with dealers cleaning or replacing injectors shortly after purchase.

When 2013 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 15, 2013, latest Oct 3, 2025.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2013Aug 2016Feb 2018Jul 2019Sep 2020Feb 2021Oct 2021
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Oct 2025; peak Mar 2021 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Malibu model year

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

  1. 200570 (7%)
  2. 200696 (9%)
  3. 200787 (9%)
  4. 200853 (5%)
  5. 200934 (2%)
  6. 201039 (3%)
  7. 201137 (4%)
  8. 201256 (6%)
  9. 201334 (4%)
  10. 201426 (7%)
  11. 201519 (7%)
  12. 201653 (6%)
  13. 201760 (9%)
  14. 2018101 (14%)
  15. 201918 (9%)
  16. 202018 (9%)
  17. 202110 (11%)
  18. 20229 (9%)
  19. 20238 (12%)
  20. 20242 (5%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu have?
NHTSA lists 34 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Malibu, which is 4% of its 835 total complaints for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system complaint category.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2013 Malibu?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 81,150 miles.
What kind of fuel system issues do owners report?
Owners describe warm air from heater vents while fueling, vapor canister faults triggering check engine lights, fuel pump concerns, and fuel injector problems.
Did fuel system complaints cause crashes or fires on the 2013 Malibu?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to these fuel system complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.