Should I Buy a Chevrolet Malibu?

Complete buying guide for the Chevrolet Malibu: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Chevrolet Malibu model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Brake Vacuum Pump Failure — 2 reports
• Airbag System Malfunctions — 2 reports
• Unintended Vehicle Movement — 1 reports
• Backup Camera Blurriness — 1 reports
• Faulty Radio/Infotainment System — 1 reports
• Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction — 1 reports
• Vehicle Starting/Engine Power Issues — 1 reports
• Water Leakage In Trunk — 1 reports
• Unexpected Vehicle Shut-Off — 1 reports
• Airbag Non-Deployment — 1 reports

All Model Years