How many visibility and wiper complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu?

NHTSA lists 30 complaints in this category for the 2013 Malibu, which is 4% of the 835 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to visibility issues on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu?

Yes, recall 15V164000 covers 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles for a roof panel Slide or Tilt switch issue, with GM updating Body Control Module software as the remedy.

At what mileage do visibility problems typically show up on the 2013 Malibu?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 85,500 miles.

Did the 2013 Malibu's visibility problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.

How does the 2013 Malibu compare to other years for this issue?

The 2013 Malibu had 30 complaints (4% share), matching 2012's count of 30 but higher in share than most other model years listed, such as 2016's 14 complaints (2% share).

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 30 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, 4% of its 835 total complaints. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported, and the median failure mileage was 85,500 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 30; 4% of 835
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 85,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Rear windshield glass reportedly shattered or cracked spontaneously while parked or during low-speed driving.
Chrome trim around the gear shifter reflected sunlight into the driver's line of sight, described as blinding on sunny days.
Front defroster and climate vents stopped directing air to the windshield, leaving windows fogged with no way to clear them.
Rear window glass was replaced multiple times but still showed distortion that owners said made the view outside look warped.
Owners reported the rearview mirror sitting low enough on the low roofline to block a portion of forward visibility.

When 2013 Chevrolet Malibu visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 19, 2012, latest Sep 23, 2023.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2012 to Sep 2023; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

NHTSA 15V164000Mar 23, 2015Visibility & Wipers87,063 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
Risk: The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15176.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Malibu model year

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

201023 (2%)
201110 (1%)
201230 (3%)
201330 (4%)
201416 (5%)
201512 (4%)
201614 (2%)
20177 (1%)
20186 (1%)
20192 (1%)
20200 (0%)
20211 (1%)
20220 (0%)
20235 (7%)
20242 (5%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu?: NHTSA lists 30 complaints in this category for the 2013 Malibu, which is 4% of the 835 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to visibility issues on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu?: Yes, recall 15V164000 covers 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles for a roof panel Slide or Tilt switch issue, with GM updating Body Control Module software as the remedy.
At what mileage do visibility problems typically show up on the 2013 Malibu?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 85,500 miles.
Did the 2013 Malibu's visibility problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.
How does the 2013 Malibu compare to other years for this issue?: The 2013 Malibu had 30 complaints (4% share), matching 2012's count of 30 but higher in share than most other model years listed, such as 2016's 14 complaints (2% share).