Used 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
- Mileage: 130,753 miles
- Location: Monroeville, PA
- VIN: 1G11D5RR9DF107518
Used 2013 Chevrolet Malibu for sale in Monroeville, PA, 130,753 miles. The Malibu is a comfortable, quiet midsize sedan and Chevrolet's last car of its kind. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
2013 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
The 2013 Malibu was redesigned as a global car. Engines are a 196-hp 2.5L four (about 22/33-34 mpg), the Eco's 2.4L eAssist mild hybrid (about 25/36 mpg) and, from early 2013, a 259-hp 2.0L turbo. All use a 6-speed automatic. Reviewers criticized its tight rear seat. Several first-year recalls apply, including rear suspension bolts.
- Engines: 2.5 liter I4 196 hp 191 lb ft; 2.4 liter I4 eassist mild hybrid 182 hp; 2.0 liter turbo I4 259 hp
- Transmissions: 6 speed automatic
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Body style: 4 door sedan
What changed:
- All new eighth generation global malibu
- New 2.5 liter base engine
- Eco model with eassist mild hybrid
- 259 hp 2.0 liter turbo added later in the year
- Mylink touchscreen on most trims
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact engine and transmission by VIN; Rear suspension bolt recall completion; 6 speed automatic shift quality; Engine stop start and brake assist on 2.5 liter; Infotainment and mylink operation; Coolant and oil leaks; Suspension and tires; Brakes; Fleet or rental history check; Maintenance history.
Known issues to check on a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2013-2014 Suspension and Brake-Assist Recalls (2013–2014)
Early eighth-generation Malibus have build-specific recalls, including 2013 rear suspension bolts that may not have been properly tightened (13V-024, plus later corrosion-related rear suspension campaigns in some states) and 2014 2.5L stop/start cars that could lose power brake assist (14V-247).
What to do: Run the VIN and confirm these recalls are complete. - Hybrid and Generation/Configuration Disambiguation (2011–2025)
Malibu engines and transmissions vary widely: 2.4L/V6 (2011-2012), 2.5L, eAssist or 2.0L turbo (2013-2015), and 1.5L turbo, 2.0L turbo or 1.8L Hybrid (2016-2019). The 2016 Malibu Limited is the older generation. Hybrid models use a battery pack and electronic transmission that should be checked for warnings and service history.
What to do: Confirm the generation, engine and transmission by VIN; on a Hybrid, scan the hybrid system.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine, transmission and VIN. Check the VIN for current open recalls and completed remedies.
Chevrolet Malibu research: recalls, reliability and buyer's guide