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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.5 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF48, with 3 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 10 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF48) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by Chevrolet — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls10 12V224000
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2012. AFTER AN EVENT OF HARD BRAKING, THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) MAY RESET ITSELF.
12V484000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
13V024000
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, manufactured December 6, 2011, through January 15, 2013. One or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This may lead to sudden changes in vehicle handling.
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Technical Service Bulletins1546 All categories LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING SEAT BELTS:FRONT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR ENGINE STRUCTURE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SEAT BELTS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR EQUIPMENT STEERING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT AIR BAGS EXTERIOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE WHEELS POWER TRAIN ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA BACK OVER PREVENTION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS UNKNOWN OR OTHER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS SUSPENSION:REAR TIRES SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) SEATS EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL VISIBILITY VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION STRUCTURE:BODY LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES INTERIOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) TIRES:TREAD/BELT VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE WHEELS:RIM SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
PI-0011A LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH 2013-06-01
GM: THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR MAY NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD. THE PROBABLY CAUSE AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A HANDLE COMPONENT. *RM UPDATED ON 7/26/2013. ALL 2014 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *KB
PIC-5428 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE 2014-05-01
GM: THE BRAKE, TRACTION, OR STABILITY LIGHTS ARE ON BECAUSE OF DEBRIS STUCK ON THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. UPDATED ON 06/15/2011. *KB UPDATED ON 06/20/2011. *RM UPDATED 6/27/11. *PE UPDATED 10/3/11. *PE UPDATED 05/08/2013 *JS UPDATED ON 7/9/2013. *KB UPDATED 7/28/14. *PE
PI-0663 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 2013-04-01
BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC: VEHICLES HAVE ISSUES WITH AUDIO BUTTON FUNCTION, LOW FUEL, FACTORY SETTINGS OPTION NOT WORKING OR INOPERABLE, CLOCK CAN NOT BE SET, AND SIGNAL FOR GPS IS LOST. *PE UPDATED 05/3/2013 *JS
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