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NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

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2013 Malibu 4 DR FWD****************************
2013 Malibu 4 DR FWD w/rear SAB's***************************
2013 Malibu Eco eAssist 4 DR FWD****************************
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IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan

2013 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan Good performance in front, side, rear and rollover tests.

Moderate Overlap FrontSmall Overlap DriverSmall Overlap PassengerSideRear1Rollover2
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
G Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
M Overall
M Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Hip/Thigh Injury
M Lower Leg Injury
M Restraints
Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report »
Not tested. G Overall
G Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
A Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »
G Overall
G Geometry
G Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
G Overall
Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »

1 — Manual power cloth seat.

2 — For the 2016 model year only, the Malibu was renamed the Malibu Limited. Its roof rating is shared with 2013-15 models of the Malibu.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.

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