2025 Chevrolet
Malibu
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu: best and worst years
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Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 163
- Power to weight
- 0.052 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 5.10
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,000EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 283 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 28.2 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2.8 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 194 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,126 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 102 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 5
Feature availability
Comfort
- Heated seatsUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Heated steering wheelStandalone option
- Leather seatsStandalone option
Audio
- Bose audioUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Premium audio (any brand)UnconfirmedStandalone option
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
- Parking sensorsStandalone option
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandalone option
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorStandalone option
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Android AutoStandard
- Apple CarPlayStandard
- Keyless entryStandard
- Navigation systemUnconfirmedStandard
- Push-button startStandard
- Remote startStandard
- Wireless Apple CarPlayUnconfirmedStandard
- Wireless phone chargingStandalone option
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- BACK OVER PREVENTION29%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER29%
- POWER TRAIN14%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 7 total.
Chevrolet Malibu: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
128 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jun 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6033B
This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces.
Jun 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6031E
This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians
Jun 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6503A
This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation. Technicians must not replace the front camera module unless they have: 1.Completed the diagnostic procedure in this PI, and 2.Contacted TAC and received authorization, including the SI document number and specific step that directs camera replacement.
Jun 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6032C
PIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks
May 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6519
This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available.
May 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6540J
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6626A
PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6551B
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- and 120 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Maintenance
- 1 yr / 12k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.