2018 Chevrolet Malibu Review

2018 Chevrolet Malibu is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 193.80 in length and 57.60 in height. Made in United States, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 0 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of No data gallon. The engine is 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V .

Make: Chevrolet
Model: Malibu
Trims Available: 5
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Tires: No data

Chevrolet Malibu 2018 Trims

2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS

Engine: 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 27 City / 36 HWY

2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT

Engine: 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 27 City / 36 HWY

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5

2018 Chevrolet Malibu 1FL

Engine: 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5

Vin Numbers

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  • 1G1ZC5ST9JF279278
  • 1G1ZC5ST8JF219668
  • 1G1ZC5ST3JF177085

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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IIHS Crash Test

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V668000 started on /Date(1603944000000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Consequence: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Recall 18V576000 started on /Date(1535601600000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Recall 18V358000 started on /Date(1527739200000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Recall 18V400000 started on /Date(1528948800000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.

Recall 19V642000 started on /Date(1567742400000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines. An error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.

Consequence: Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N192221960.

FAQ

The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

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The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2018 Chevrolet Malibu so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2018 Chevrolet Malibu is lower than $11,613.

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$0 - $30,975
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$0 - $30,975
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$0 - $30,975
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$0 - $30,975
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1
1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Chevrolet Trax

$0 - $30,975
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1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

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$0 - $30,975
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