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2013 Chevrolet Malibu LT, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sedan · 197–259 hp · 24–26 mpg combined

Sticker from
$23,185Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

14 factory options, from $15 to $1,265.

Power Convenience Package$1,265
Power Glass Sunroof$1,000
Rear Spoiler$390
Chrome Door Handles$225
Front and Rear Splash Guards$160
All-Weather Floor Mats$140
Engine Block Heater$75
Front License Plate Bracket$15
California Emissions—
California Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions—
Federal Emissions Override—
Northeast Emissions—
State-Specific Emissions Override—

Which Malibu is right for you?

Five trims, $21,760 to $27,365. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Three configurations: front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

197–259hp2.5L four-cylinder / 2.0L four-cylinder turbo
191–260lb-ftTorque
24–26mpgCombined · 21–22 city · 30–34 highway
FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
16.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,439–3,635 lbsCurb weight

123 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

6 interiors

  • Jet Black
  • Jet Black/ Titanium
  • Jet Black/ Titanium
  • Cocoa/ Light Neutral
  • Jet Black
  • Cocoa/ Light Neutral

Leather or premium cloth or premium leather.

11 factory paints

  • Silver Ice Metallic
  • Silver Topaz Metallic
  • Blue Topaz Metallic
  • White Diamond Tricoat
  • Black Granite Metallic
  • Summit White
  • Champagne Silver Metallic
  • Taupe Gray Metallic
  • Crystal Red Tintcoat
  • Black
  • Atlantis Blue Metallic

8 of the 11 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

10 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2013 Malibu.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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