Trim Report

Chevrolet Malibu RS2018

Includes:MALI|RS
$4,100
Starting From
613
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 613 active dealer listings as of

Min $4,100
Max $28,918
From $4,100
Fresh

RS Market Overview

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 RS Pricing

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Where to Find Chevrolet Malibu RS

Location data for all 2018 Chevrolet Malibu trims combined

39States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 8% of listings are there. But with 39 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Chevrolet Malibu Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Chevrolet Malibu trims

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
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Chevrolet Malibu Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Chevrolet Malibu trims

26–46mpg combined
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22-49city
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32-43hwy
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$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)

2018 Chevrolet Malibu RS FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the RS compare to other Chevrolet Malibu trims?

Every Chevrolet Malibu trim targets a different buyer. The 2018 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu RS?

The RS shares its core mechanicals with other Chevrolet Malibu trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2018 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Chevrolet Malibu RS?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Chevrolet Malibu RS year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Chevrolet Malibu overview compares all years side by side.

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