Used 2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Chevy should be ashamed
Matt Purkins, Towson, MD, 08/09/2018
Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
70 of 78 people found this review helpful
All the reviews were so positive on this car.....it has been nothing but a lemon since it left the lot. Constantly have the check engine light on for anything from emission sensor to transmission issues. Gas pedal shorted out going 55 mph. Needed pistons replaced at 61,000 (conveniently after the warranty ran out). Stabiltrack goes out but when you turn car off and restart it's fine. It's lost power and died on an interstate twice. Now it's in the shop with electrical issues. Won't stop overheating. Needs a new battery because something is draining it. Starter is fried. The last time I was able to drive it the message screen told me to roll my windows down! GM won't stand behind it....they tell me to talk to the dealer. Dealer says it's between GM and me. I will never own another GM product. Bought because I needed a reliable car with good MPG. It's spent most of the last year in the shop. So disappointed in Chevy and their dealerships.
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Fantastic! Base engine is definitely adequate
James, Lincoln, NE, 05/19/2016
Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Spent 6 days and over 800 miles driving the new model Malibu as a rental. Surprisingly, this was the new 2016 model and not the 2016 Limited that you would typically find in a rental fleet. I currently own a 2015 Malibu 1LT and love it as well. I would say that the new 1.5L base engine in the new 2016 Malibu is definitely adequate. Acceleration is not going to push you back into your seat, but is certainly adequate, even for merging into high speed traffic in Washington DC with short on-ramps (I know, rare that you ever have to merge into "high speed" traffic in DC!). The seats were especially comfortable in the front. While I prefer the leather in my 2015 Malibu, the cloth seats were exceptionally comfortable for long drives (3+ hours at a time). My rear-seat, adult passengers did comment they felt the seats in my 2015 1LT were more comfortable than these in the new 2016; however, they did state that they weren't uncomfortable nor did they feel cramped. I was very impressed with the fuel economy of the 1.5L base engine as, just like I get in my 2.5L 2015 Malibu, I averaged 40+ mpg on the highway at 60-65mph speeds. If you are willing to sacrifice fuel economy, the 2.0L turbo sounds like it provides very nice power; however, the fuel economy of the 1.5L combined with very adequate acceleration make this a definite winner in my book.
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HARD SEATS...nice dash board
Sheri, Ashburn, VA, 01/05/2017
Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
TEST DRIVE TEST DRIVE FOR AT LEAST 45min.....Butt and back pain. Chevy should have invested money in the interior and quality and less in the dashboard.
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Death trap
Jaime Mills, Alma, AR, 01/06/2019
Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Worst car I've ever owned!Purchased brand new! was okay until the 30,000 mark. Took in for car not shutting off at 35,6000. Just over bumper to bumper warranty! They replaced shifter luckily I purchased extended warenty,that's what the dealer said,really? it's been regularly maintained every 5000 miles has died on me saying engine shutting down losing power and almost killing Me! suggesting I replace gas cap two weeks later died 8 times on a 40 minute trip! Dealer does nothing! I'm getting ready of this POS as soon as possible before it kills me and my family! Will never buy a Chevy again!!!
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Do not buy
Unhappy owner, Amelia, OH, 05/16/2019
Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Malibu has had nothing but problems I was conned it to buy the bumper to bumper extended warranty took it to dealer ship for a trunk leak and an engine code and a water sound under the dash they told me the trunk leak was not covered under warranty and would be $200 to fix with a replacement seal for the break light the water sound was normal the the engine light was because it was cold out it was mid 40's which shouldn't be cold enough to cause a problem in my opinion I tried calling part stores to order the break light seal no parts stores had it nor had they heard of a break light seal after Google searching I found that that this has happened to hundreds of mabilu owners and no recalls have been made although a dealer only part that does not originally come on the car has been made for the issue
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