2023 Chevy Malibu Review

Name: 2023 Chevrolet Malibu Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Rating: 4.1 (37 reviews)

Price Range: $13,700 - $24,496

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2023 Chevrolet Malibu Review

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What's new

Last year's top Premier trim and its larger engine have been discontinued
All models gain standard safety features
Part of the ninth Malibu generation introduced for 2016

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.08 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$126/mo

$161/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Excellent

#10 out of 28 among Midsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Chevrolet Malibu from 2008-2022.}

$446/yr

vs. $415/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.8x/yr

vs. 0.87x/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

11.4%

vs. 10.2%
for Average Midsize Car

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Chevrolet Malibu Reviews

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37 reviews

5(68%)

4(8%)

3(5%)

2(8%)

1(11%)

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MalibuIsLife, 08/01/2021

2021 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)

I own a 2021 Malibu Premier and have also owned a 2019 Malibu LT. In my experience, this vehicle is very reliable if standard maintenance is performed routinely (as should any vehicle). I prefer the Premier model for the power and 9-speed auto transmission. The LT is good for economy driving. The handling is very good as well. The Premier recommends/requires using 93 octane fuel, which i …

Troubled Transmission

GRF, 11/12/2024

2023 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)

After just 18 months and 25,000 km the transmission is kaput!! We are seniors with excellent driving records so the car has not been abused in any way!! GM says they will replace the transmission but I have lost confidence in the car. Will be looking to replace pretty soon!!

Low quality

John, 07/13/2024

2023 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)

Bought a 2023 Chevy Malibu 2LT brand new. Thought it would be better quality since it is a 2LT. Had it for about 2 months before issues started. First issue was front bumper panel corners popped out. Had it in the garage a couple times. Being told there is no fix, just push it back in. Squeaky driver seat and gas peddle. Air box sounds like a goose when the louvers adjust. Had the …

Love it

Wwall10383, 06/24/2021

2021 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)

Comfortable, smooth, quiet, fun to drive. I’ve taken it on several road trips and love everything about the ride, driver assist features and 2.0T power.

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2023 Malibu Highlights

Trim:

LS Fleet

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$24,700
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	30 MPG
Cost to Drive	$126/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Malibu models:

Teen Driver: Allows you to program specific vehicle features and functions, track driver behavior, and receive a report showing how the vehicle was used.
Rear Seat Reminder: Alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle to prevent you from leaving a child or pet inside the car.
Driver Confidence I and II packages: Equips the Malibu with important collision avoidance systems including automatic braking, lane keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and more.

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Poor
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2023 Chevrolet Malibu Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.08 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.08 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

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Troubled Transmission

Low quality

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.08 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}