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Chevrolet Malibu by year

The Malibu is a midsize car sold from 1997–2020 with engines including 3.1L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 3.9L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 95 recalls and 19,442 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
152535451997200220072012201720201997: 21 MPG combined1998: 21–24 MPG combined1999: 21–23 MPG combined2000: 21–23 MPG combined2001: 21 MPG combined2002: 21 MPG combined2003: 21 MPG combined2004: 22–25 MPG combined2005: 23–25 MPG combined2006: 19–24 MPG combined2007: 18–25 MPG combined2008: 20–27 MPG combined2009: 20–29 MPG combined2010: 20–29 MPG combined2011: 20–26 MPG combined2012: 20–26 MPG combined2013: 24–29 MPG combined2014: 24–29 MPG combined2015: 24–29 MPG combined2016: 26–46 MPG combined2017: 26–46 MPG combined2018: 26–46 MPG combined2019: 26–46 MPG combined2020: 26–32 MPG combined32 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1997 Malibu3.1L 6-cyl214446
1998 Malibu2.4L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl21–243981
1999 Malibu2.4L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl21–231793
2000 Malibu2.4L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl21–233933
2001 Malibu3.1L 6-cyl212734
2002 Malibu3.1L 6-cyl212583
2003 Malibu3.1L 6-cyl212585
2004 Malibu2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl22–2571,263
2005 Malibu2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl23–2541,067
2006 Malibu2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl19–2461,116
2007 Malibu2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl18–253992
2008 Malibu2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl20–2741,017
2009 Malibu2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl20–2951,534
2010 Malibu2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl20–2931,365
2011 Malibu2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl20–263978
2012 Malibu2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl20–262907
2013 Malibu2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl24–2910836
2014 Malibu2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl24–296351
2015 Malibu2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl24–293270
2016 Malibu1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl…26–4610863
2017 Malibu1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26–464725
2018 Malibu1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26–466711
2019 Malibu1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26–461194
2020 Malibu1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26–321198

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Chevrolet Malibu problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Malibu, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Steering4,933
  • Electrical System4,120
  • Engine1,738
  • Power Train1,112
  • Exterior Lighting1,044
  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc)965

Selling a Chevrolet Malibu: questions

How much is a junk Chevrolet Malibu worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Malibus with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Chevrolet Malibus that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1997–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2009 Malibu (1,534). Across all years, the most-reported components were steering, electrical system and engine.

Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most recalls?

The 2013 Malibu has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 10. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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