Used 2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Defects: High Risk For Tragedy
Jodie W., Yuma, AZ, 05/03/2022
updated 05/16/2023
Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
You will regret purchasing this car. It blows my mind that this car hasn't been recalled. I have read countless reviews about the acceleration and power reduced problem. All stating the problem nearly got them killed. Out of nowhere without any warning the car WILL NOT ACCELERATE or (for my car its) POWER REDUCTION 15mph as you're merging into traffic or making a lane change. WTF!! You can't convince me that everyone has escaped death. What went wrong is silenced.. My car came is a full package deal. That's FULL PACKAGE OF ISSUES deal. No acceleration incidents (1st time couldn't get out of the way of 55 MPH on coming traffic. Traffic had to brake to avoid t-boning passenger side where my 9 yr old son was sitting. 1 car behind them I saw swerve off road and almost lost control when they hit the dirt. I have never experienced fear before like i did that moment.The people were furious at me, holding down their horns, one screaming out their window. The people that hit the dirt I drove over to check on them and to apologize over and over. Thankfully they were okay but shaken up. About 5 months later I was stopped at an incline, light turned green i pressed on gas car didn't go then stalled & I have no brakes. Car starts to roll backwards threw it in to park right away. Then car wouldn't start. Again getting honked at after a minute it finally starts. What the heck was that about?? It happened a 3rd time but there wasn't other cars nearby. Power reduction before happened about 6 months apart. Now power reduction warning comes on pretty much everyday but car doesn't slow down. Sometimes the transmission doesn't want to shift gears. I have to pull over turn off the car and restart it. It may take 2 or 3 times restarting it to fix the problem. Other weird random issues like android auto gets out of wack, interior car lights won't come on when car door opens this comes and goes, car randomly double honks when I open car door (car is off), shift to park issue car is in park but its says its not so car won't turn off, now my radio won't shut down with everything else after car has been off, and 3 times now the car has locked me out 2 hours later it unlocks itself, its crazy. Another problem filling my car with gas it takes a long time. You have to fill it real slow if a slow. The dealership is a joke. Problem doesn't get fixed. The whole computer system is flawed & all they do is replaced sensors with the same flawed sensors. Same case with the modules. This part has a defect that part has a defect. Poor view visibility too. GM's quality control another joke!!! Oh, the interior looks nice at first but it doesn't last. The chrome looking lining is like foil so very soon it starts peeling off. Underneath is a dingy yellow plastic. Too many 2018 Malibu's are having the same issues. You'll be better off without this car.
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Slowest car ever
Rod McLane, Livermore, CA, 04/08/2019
Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 16 people found this review helpful
Had a 2018 Malibu LT as a rental and I have to say it was probably the worst rental I’ve had. The 1.5l motor is poor match for this car. Absolutely no power( could not accelerate above 70 going up a grade) and returns very poor mileage ( averaged 20.5 mpg on a 450 mile highway trip. Poor job Chevrolet.
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Do not Buy !
Johnny, Los Banos, CA, 06/23/2020
Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car has major problems! Very dangerous I bought the car brand new with only 6 miles on it few months later it had a recall on the ECM they fixed it but now my car is at 38k and the problem is back again there is no power in the engine it takes forever to catch speed it is dangerous when coming onto the freeway due to lack of acceleration and the car also goes against what I want to do sometimes!! I also don’t like that when I come to a stop or I am on the phone the A/C pressure goes really low and I have to manually turn it back on for it to blow out hard again I do not recommend this car at all I had a Nissan that lasted longer than this and had no major issues until it almost hit 300k and the transmission went out other than that great reliable car! This Malibu made me think differently about Chevy and it’s my first time getting a American car and I don’t recommend!! Never getting American cars again I will stick to my foreign vehicles!
Solid, Comfortable Transport
RC, Oklahoma City, OK, 09/09/2021
Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Be ready to have a classic sedan experience. High points Comfortable seating in all five positions Android Auto via corded external device well implemented (no experience with Apple Auto) HVAC more than adequate for southern plains summers and winters Capless fuel fill Adequate acceleration Smooth and decisive shifting transmission Superior braking Quiet interior Sound system is good Backup camera works well even in low light Driver information center has a large variety of data about the vehicle available Qi charging pocket is large enough to accommodate most phones, my Nokia 9 Pureview and LG 8 Thinq will fit, my HP Elite 3x does not fit With back seats folded down there is a lot of space for stuff Fuel mileage is excellent, 40+ mpg on highway at 70-80 mph, good but not stellar in town ~24 mpg Low Points Driver side view mirror not wide enough to totally eliminate blind spot Replacing engine air filter more work than it should be Glove box and console do not lock No immediately visible way to open deck lid without key fob Bluetooth menu is not straight forward; has no provision for connecting an already paired device which isn't auto-connecting. USB, audio-in connector area has inadequate lighting Will not fit a two drawer metal filling cabinet in passenger compartment Door header trim is gloss and shows fingerprints, a textured trim (like on a Sonata) does not I've put about 11,000 miles on this vehicle in three years. Apart from oil changes and recalls it has required service one time - a switch in the transmission needed to be replaced because it failed, symptom was the alert "Shift into Park" when it was in Park. I would buy another Malibu if I needed to replace this one.
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Love my Malibu!
Patricia Karan, Sterling, VA, 10/26/2018
Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Its like hittin the EASY button! Everything where I need it to be, works as advertised, sporty, great gas mileage, love the stereo & I'm a hard rock junky. The car is better than my Benz without the $$$ and maintenance nightmares! LOVE it!
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