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Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,296 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 101 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 975 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 55
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- STEERING37%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING11%
- POWER TRAIN5%
- SEATS5%
- ENGINE4%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,371 total.
Chevrolet Malibu: best and worst yearsWarranty 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
Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06
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