Used 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Jarrett, Atlanta, GA, 12/23/2016
Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
35 of 45 people found this review helpful
We Purchased this vehicle on the 28th of November after trading in a 2012 Malibu lt That had 72000 miles on it. We chose the LS model as our new replacement because of the the options that we could get for the money. Unfortunately i think we should have done more research. At 489 miles the check engine light came on. I took the car in to be serviced and i was told that there was gas vapors escaping from the gas cap and that is what was causing the check engine light to come on. I was told that the part would be ordered but it would take a couple of weeks to get in. I can not believe this is happening on a brand new car. I purchases my 2012 Malibu as a second owner with 42000 miles on it and not once did i have a check engine light come on. i pray that this is the only problem and that i will be fixed soon. this has been the only problem that we have had with the car other than that the 1.5 liter engine is good. Its not overly quick but you have plenty of passing power on the highway. I have a heavy foot and i like to drive cautiously fast however i have not once had to floor the accelerator, the 1.5 liter gets you up to speed quickly and the brakes are nice and firm for whenever you have that driver that's not paying attention to the road. the android auto is a great feature that was added for the 2017 Ls model it helps keep the driver focused on the road all you have to say is " Ok Google" and the vehicle activates voice command. I wish the tire noise was reduced however different tires may decrease the sound. Gas mileage is good i am averaging 22.8 so far but we live In Midtown Atlanta so its mostly city driving. Overall We love this car just troubled that we are already having problems.
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Generally a pleasant, likable car
Paul C, Livingston, CA, 02/03/2017
Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Ride comfort and quietness is good - road noise is noticably better suppressed on coarse road surfaces than comparable Asian models like the Camry and Sonata. Interior looks and feels fairly rich with a fair amount of soft touch surfaces and nice looking and feeling cloth inserts. Seats are reasonably comfortable but seat bottoms could use more padding to reduce pressure points on longer trips. Overall this 2017 Malibu is competitive with its Asian competiton except, of course, on the thorny issue of long term mechanical component reliability and durability which also reduces Malibu's resale value.
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disappointed
brooke miller, Greenville, TX, 08/25/2019
Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got my car June 2017... I noticed it ran a little loud but I loved my car.. 2019 my car started not going into park I would almost have to really force it in to park. then it started to run very rough. i also kept up oil changes and everything. Aug 2019 I was exiting the freeway and my car just shut off. completely.. and that was the end of the car
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STOP-Not Malibu
Snowy, Litchfield Park, AZ, 04/21/2020
Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought a new 2017 Malibu and after 91,000 miles was told by dealership that it needs a new engine. Since warranty only goes to 60,000 miles I will absorb the cost. Chevrolet headquarters and the dealership said there is nothing they can do. I asked if this is normal for a car to do this and don’t they stand behind there product since this is obviously poor manufacturing, they said”Sorry”. Well I will NEVER buy Chevrolet again !!! The rest of you BEWARE !!!!
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Review and research before buying!
Maria , San Bernardino, CA, 11/23/2019
Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
A friend of mine has a Malibu that I really liked. So when I was in the market for a new car, I bought a 2017 Malibu LS. And I loved it. It was good looking, comfortable, stylish.. But, after 41,000 miles, it started having a problem with the gear shaft. When I parked, a message would come up on the dashboard telling me to Shift to Park. Called to ask the dealer about the issue. They told me that the warranty expired after 40,000 miles. If I wanted the problem looked at, it would be out of pocket for me. And I'm still paying for this car! I've never had any new car give me issues while paying for it, and this is my 3rd new car purchase (but my 1st Chevy). Well needless to say, issue kept getting worse until I had no choice but to bring the car to the dealer. Hoping this issue will be fixed free of charge. It's ridiculous to be making PAYMENTS on something that is breaking up on me! *Beware: the CSR at the dealer told me other 2017 Malibus have come in for the same issue. To be continued..
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