Midsize sedans · 9th gen generation
Fair About average
It scores 43 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $13,612 to own, including $2,108 in repairs.
Reliability
43/100
About average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,108
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,800
30 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$17,183
$15,121 – $19,245, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
72
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 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.
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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 |
Not especially. It scores 43 out of 100, about average for midsize sedans; the 2015 scored better.
It scores 43 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,108 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $13,612 over 5 years: $4,704 in lost value, $2,108 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $17,183 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (63/100) and the 2018 worst (11/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.