2013 Chevrolet Malibu: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 134,000 miles · MI · crash

Takata recall the lights on my dash kept going in and out while I was driving and while stationary. While my car was off, with no key in the ignition, the gauges would make clicking sounds and bounce up and down about an 8th of an inch. The lights on the dash would stay off for days at a time, making it impossible for me to see how fast I was going or how much gas was in the car. Sometimes the lights would click on for about 30 seconds and then the speedometer would be stuck at the last speed I was going at, for days, without showing anything on the digital speedometer. When I took it to get looked at, no codes were found. My car kept dying while I was driving, went and had my battery and alternator tested and they were 100% fine. Car dash lights started flashing on and off while I was going around a curve. Check engine, oil, wiper fluid, gas light, everything flashed on and off, then my steering locked up, causing me to go off of the road and hit a tree. My car was totaled.

Filed Sep 26, 2016 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electrical system intermittently stopped functioning, which resulted in a loss of power steering, ABS functionality, and the windshield wipers operated independently. The failure occurred without warning. The failure occurred approximately eight times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the solenoids needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but not repaired due to the manufacturer's denial of the claim. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 48,000 miles · IL

While driving down the highway first the windshield wipers quit during a down pour, the anti traction was malfunctioning on the screen then said anti theft system needed service then the steering went out and locked the car down. All of this happened while the car remained running. Was very scary. Have done some research and it appears gm is aware of a problem. The car is currently at the dealership. No known reason why yet although the dealership stated it did this to them when they were trying to pull it in the garage. Gm needs to figure this out and issue a recall before there is serious injury including possible death the car was in motion on a highway when this occurred

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 37,000 miles · TX

Car dies without warning while driving. Restarts itself after a count of 3. Will die completely when standing still and all the lights and windshield wipers go off. The computer does not register the dying. I lose power steering if in a turn when it dies. It starts with the radio. Dealership can't find problem and can't seem to recreate it. No diagnostic trail to follow.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 81,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 MPH, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel, the windshield wiper blades operated independently, and the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would restart after 10-15 minutes. The failure only occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Electrical, Wheels · 34,200 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 MPH, the windshield wipers failed and caused the instrument panel lights to flicker. The failure continued until the instrument panel dimmed completely. The dealer diagnosed that there was a loose battery cable. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued intermittently. In addition, while turning the vehicle, the wheels seized and the instrument panel lights dimmed. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The contact notified the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,200.