Midsize sedans · 9th gen generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 12 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,725 to own, including $5,680 in repairs.
Reliability
12/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$5,680
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,800
30 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$9,053
$7,967 – $10,140, estimate
Recalls
9
on record
Owner complaints
841
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
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.
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
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC T
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Mo
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. The two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a hi
Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan
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Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (63/100) and the 2018 worst (11/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 50/100 |
| 2023 | 43/100 |
| 2022 | 37/100 |
| 2021 | 59/100 |
| 2020 | 28/100 |
| 2019 | 36/100 |
| 2018 | 11/100 |
| 2017 | 13/100 |
| 2016 | 12/100 |
| 2015 | 63/100 |
Yes. It scores 12 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024. The 2015 Malibu scored much better.
It scores 12 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 841 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,680 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $14,725 over 5 years: $2,245 in lost value, $5,680 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $9,053 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (63/100) and the 2018 worst (11/100).
9 recalls on record with NHTSA.