2013 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 834 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN JOLLY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE AN ISSUE WITH 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU THAT GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOT RECALL (ATTN: BRENDA FRANTZ) *SMD…”NHTSA complaint 10690371 — filed 02/23/2015
“2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS, THE STEERING MUST FAIL…”NHTSA complaint 10667991 — filed 02/23/2015
“CLEANING OUT THE TRUNK DISCOVERED NO SPARE TIRE. ONLY SEALANT AIR COMPRESSOR. HOW STUPID. WAS NOT INFORMED BY THE DEALER, WHO OBVIOUSLY KNEW THEY WOULD…”NHTSA complaint 10683000 — filed 02/12/2015
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Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu have steering problems?
Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu: 180 of 834 complaints on file (21.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?
834 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 33 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 32 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
