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2010 Chevrolet

Malibu

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Chevrolet Malibu: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)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

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,400EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
27.3 mpg, reported by 9 driversabout 1.3 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
192 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
112 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,415 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
95 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
4
Owner complaints
1,359
Reported injuries
47
Theft rate
2.1 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING21%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)10%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING9%
  • SERVICE BRAKES8%
  • AIR BAGS7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2,197 total.

Chevrolet Malibu: best and worst years

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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.

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