2018 Chevrolet Malibu

$1,500
from
432
listings
$2K–$30K
price range
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Low$1,500
High$29,995
From$1,500
Avg Mileage101,736 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 432 active dealer listings as of

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,500
$2K–$30K
432 listings101,736 avg miles
Classic
From$1,000
4 listings|$1K–$5K
Eco
From$1,999
16 listings|$2K–$9K
L
From$11,499
3 listings|$11K–$13K
LS
From$900
1,633 listings|$900–$100K
LT
From$750
7,129 listings|$750–$33K
LTZ
From$500
136 listings|$500–$19K
Premier
From$5,500
159 listings|$6K–$26K
RS
From$4,100
613 listings|$4K–$29K

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Pricing

Price Trend

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$3K$4K$5K$6K$8KMar 26Mar 26$2,900
2 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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Chevrolet Malibu Safety & Reliability

Elevated

With 3 recalls and 663 complaints, the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

3
Recalls
663
Complaints
21
Crashes
4
Fires
Recall Findings
18V4000002018-14-06
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

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.

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

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19V6420002019-06-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

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

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21V6490002021-20-08
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 663 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine73
02Unknown Or Other69
03Power Train56
04Vehicle Speed Control30
05Electrical System29
663 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Malibu Fuel Economy

26–46mpg combined
·
22-49city
·
32-43hwy
·
$1,450-$3,150/yr

Fuel economy for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu ranges from 26 to 46 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Malibu Hybrid - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
46mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
49 city43 hwy~$1,450/yr10/10 Clean
Malibu - Automatic 6-spd
30mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city36 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean
Malibu - Automatic 9-spd
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city32 hwy~$3,150/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

39States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (8%), but the remaining listings are spread across 38 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu?

You'll get between 26 and 46 MPG combined from the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu?

ENGINE problems top the list with 663 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2018 compare to other Chevrolet Malibu years?

The 2018 sits at a specific point in the Chevrolet Malibu lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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