Chevrolet Malibu for sale
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Every Chevrolet Malibu year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.5 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 2024 | 7.5 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | LS, RS, LT, Premier |
| 2023 | 7.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | LS, RS, LT, Premier |
| 2022 | 7.3 to 9.1 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | LS, RS, LT, Premier |
| 2021 | 7.3 to 9.1 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | LS, RS, LT, Premier |
| 2020 | 7.5 to 9.1 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | LS, RS, LT, Premier |
| 2019 | 5.1 to 9.1 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas, hybrid (gas)) | LS, RS, LT, Premier |
| 2018 | 5.1 to 9.1 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas, hybrid (gas)) | L, LS, LT, Premier |
| 2017 | 5.1 to 9.1 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas, hybrid (gas)) | L, LS, LT, Premier |
| 2016 | 5.1 to 9.1 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas, hybrid (gas)) | L, LS, LT, Premier |
| 2015 | 8.1 to 9.9 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 2014 | 8.1 to 9.9 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas, hybrid (gas)) | |
| 2013 | 8.2 to 9.9 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas, hybrid (gas)) | |
| 2012 | 9.2 to 11.9 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2011 | 9.2 to 11.8 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2010 | 8.1 to 11.8 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas, hybrid (gas)) | |
| 2009 | 8.1 to 11.8 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas, hybrid (gas)) | |
| 2008 | 8.7 to 11.8 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas, hybrid (gas)) | |
| 2007 | 9.4 to 13.1 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) | |
| 2006 | 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) | |
| 2005 | 9.4 to 10.2 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2004 | 9.4 to 10.7 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2003 | 11.2 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 2002 | 11.2 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 2001 | 11.2 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 2000 | 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1999 | 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1998 | 9.8 to 11.2 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1997 | 11.2 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1983 | Figures by trim | ||
| 1982 | Figures by trim | ||
| 1981 | Figures by trim |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 11 |
| 2024 | 2 | 43 |
| 2023 | 2 | 71 |
| 2022 | 1 | 99 |
| 2021 | 2 | 90 |
| 2020 | 1 | 199 |
| 2019 | 1 | 195 |
| 2018 | 6 | 711 |
| 2017 | 4 | 725 |
| 2016 | 10 | 865 |
| 2015 | 3 | 270 |
| 2014 | 6 | 363 |
| 2013 | 10 | 924 |
| 2012 | 2 | 907 |
| 2011 | 3 | 978 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1,365 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1,534 |
| 2008 | 4 | 996 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1,021 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1,387 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1,301 |
| 2004 | 6 | 1,581 |
| 2003 | 2 | 569 |
| 2002 | 2 | 567 |
| 2001 | 2 | 721 |
| 2000 | 3 | 922 |
| 1999 | 1 | 789 |
| 1998 | 3 | 976 |
| 1997 | 4 | 443 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Buying the Chevrolet Malibu
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the Chevrolet Malibu before you buy one elsewhere. Here is what to know about the Chevrolet Malibu before buying one.
Before you sign for the Malibu
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Specs, explained
Fuel use for this model year: Rating on request; heavier trucks and vans are often outside the EPA ratings.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
The Malibu in everyday use
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with.
A longer test drive
A week with the Malibu answers more than any brochure. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Malibu answers the big questions. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Let us know
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a Chevrolet Malibu from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Chevrolet Malibu for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Chevrolet Malibu
Does CarmaCars sell the Chevrolet Malibu?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a Chevrolet Malibu before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.