2023 Chevrolet
Malibu
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu: best and worst years
Closest available photo (2022 model year); you're viewing the 2023.
Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, 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
- HP
- 163
- Power to weight
- 0.052 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 5.10
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 292 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- 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
- GVWR class
- Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 100 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 70 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 4
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorOptional
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- BACK OVER PREVENTION15%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
- ENGINE11%
- POWER TRAIN7%
- AIR BAGS6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 110 total.
Chevrolet Malibu: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
305 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 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
May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6540H
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- and 297 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
Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06
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