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Not reliable
Don’t with Chevrolet , 05/17/2021
2018 Chevrolet Malibu L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Too many issues for the age and miles of the car.
Solid, Comfortable Transport
RC, 09/09/2021
2018 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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Nice try GM! Love your trucks but HATE your cars.
Kim, 02/18/2022
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Traded in an '06 Acura TL because my mileage was high. It was very reliable, just didn't like the dash cracks and failed Bluetooth module in the roof draining the battery after a couple days of sitting. Thought I'd buy a new 2018 Malibu because I liked the last Malibu we rented on a trip, big mistake! Not too long into ownership I experienced the dreaded shift into park notification on the dash and the car wouldn't shut off (push forward really hard to get it to go away). There's a good YouTube video showing why that happens and how to fix it (poor design). Then it had trouble detecting my key fob. Developed a low tapping noise right after purchasing which for Chevy's is common (lifter), but the last day I drove it that tap was very loud after I had already made it to work. My only goal was to get home after leaving and my husband couldn't just leave work to come rescue me. No check engine light when I left and oil level was good. Made it less than 5 miles from home and got a sudden engine performance reduced notification on my dash with a check engine light, car still drove fine so my thought was just make it home and throw a scanner on it, went one more mile south and the brake pedal was rock hard and the car was trying to shut itself off, thankfully nobody was near me and I changed lanes, pressed on the pedal with the full weight of my body and parked it in a lot. Tried to restart it and it wouldn't, but it kept trying until I pushed the button again to try and stop it from starting (sounded awful). Didn't touch the button again and had to call for a tow. Was contemplating taking it to the dealer and even set up two appointments at two different dealerships, but I used to own a shop and I'm not dealing with the diagnostic charge bull when I could very easily do it myself and with all dealerships being short staffed right now (thanks COVID!) I would have had to wait weeks for a diagnosis anyway - if they got it right. Scanned the codes and did my homework - ladies and gentlemen, if you get a P0556 code that is the ONLY code you need to be focused on. The vacuum pump controls the brakes and a few other things, and it is a cheap part manufactured in China. When it fails, large shards of metal will be ejected into your motor under the valve cover. This could mean engine replacement worst case scenario if many things are damaged, plus replacing the pump itself. If you're lucky, ripping the valve cover off and removing the metal pieces/doing a pressurized flush while correcting the timing might work. Oh yeah, drop your oil pan while you're at it cause sure enough you'll find pieces there too. All major work nonetheless. Wanna guess if the replacement pump is improved? It is to a certain degree. These cars are known to sludge up internally and the wise folks at GM decided to remove a mesh screen in an oil passage on the pump to increase flow. This is not the only part they quietly improved oil flow on, and if you change the timing components you'll see what I'm talking about. Is the car fully repaired? No, after all of that work I still have codes in spite of the engine sounding better than new (tap is gone gone gone which makes me wonder if the car was damaged since birth) and driving fine but I don't trust it. I refuse to sink anymore money into it because people have had multiple vacuum pumps fail on them. Had I been just 1/4 mile down the road I could have wound up in a lake. This car is not safe, teenagers wouldn't have the know how to prevent a collision like I do. GM should be ashamed of themselves. Also look up gas pedal warranties, they did that for a reason. I plan to trade it in on a Honda product ASAP, and I refuse to buy anything with a vacuum pump ever again. Beware though, other high end manufacturers are implementing the same design, but maybe their parts are higher quality so perhaps they'll last longer. Mileage at the point of failure? 56,000 miles with most oil changes done at the dealership using free oil changes and My Chevrolet Rewards points and a few done at home since I wasn't trying to catch COVID. Still owe quite a bit on this car, so getting rid of it will be a struggle. And I'm sure someone will fix it and sell it, just like all the other Malibu's in this year range. Don't buy this car, and especially don't buy it used or you'll wind up with my reject or someone like me with the same issues.
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Terrible
GJ, 12/09/2022
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have a 2018 malibu that I purchased new. Have less than 20,000 miles. Had to replace both fuel pumps (2,000). Had to replace a sensor module (900). Had to replace the gear shift assembly (900). What next? The car is a joke…….my son has same vehicle…same gear shift repair. Implies my car was in the shop 5 months getting repaired…..I need to get rid of it
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Reliability
Miguel, 01/16/2023
2018 Chevrolet Malibu L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Malibu has been the 2nd I’ve owned and both have been reliable with no major issues.
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Malibu family
Eloise , 05/29/2023
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Our family has had several among 3 generations and had great experiences.
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Classic car.
Norris G. Smith, 09/12/2022
2019 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I like everything about this car. From the appearance to the Bose sound system the quality is hard to improve upon.
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FUN
Patricia, 08/07/2018
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great MIDSIZE CAR. SPACIOUS AND TURBOCHARGED FOR ACCELERATION
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i absolutely love my new car
Heidi, 08/23/2018
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
it is the perfect size for our family. I love all of the features too. Just a perfect midsize car for the price.
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Missing the boat
Joe, 09/02/2018
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
3 of 12 people found this review helpful
Get the car caught up with its competitors and the twentieth century. Who still doesn't offer led head lights even as an option? Chevrolet! Put the batteries under the back seat also so you can get better storage when you lower the back seats. Fix those and I would buy one.
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The great malibu
Krissy, 09/23/2018
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
It is an amazing car
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Died on me next morning
Stephen Lai, 07/17/2019
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I rented this car for a week when in San Francisco for a vacation. I parked the car before my next day going for a long trip to Yosemite. I accidentally bumped my elbow to the shift lever to the D low gear position without realizing it before I parked and left it near my house. The morning came I used the key fab trying to unlock the door but it did not open the door. Long story short I called the rental company for a tow truck to jump start it. The battery died because I left the shift lever at D instead of P. What a stupid design.
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2019 Malibu LT
Malibu LT, 10/04/2020
2019 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful
The Malibu is a beautiful car, but does not have the safety features that its competitors have.
Loose steering
John Phillip Gaitens, 06/22/2019
2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
1 of 20 people found this review helpful
When doing a sharp turn I noticed that the car seemed not to hold the road well.
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2018 Chevy Malibu For Sale
Mandar, 05/05/2020
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you have a lead foot, buy a different vehicle. If you are the type of driver who wants the security of knowing that your vehicle will respond without delay when you push that accelerator pedal, buy a different vehicle. If you would like to own a vehicle that hesitates when you have to quickly accelerate through an intersection with cross traffic traveling at highway speeds, then I have the perfect car for you. If you like playing Russian Roulette then the 2018 Malibu is a great choice for you. If you like the bucking, jumpy, feeling from the first time you drove a manual transmission, then the 2018 Malibu is the car for you. Newer models have options to disable some of the technology that makes the 2018 undesirable. I like the vehicle in general but it will not last long as I am an aggressive driver and I seem to overwhelm the data processing on most newer vehicles.
Malibu Most Wanteddd!!!!!
Malibu Most Wantedddddd! , 02/28/2022
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love It!!!!!!
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Great car!
Paul Franklin Richards, 08/30/2022
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I bought this car used a year ago and owned this car for a year now and still really like it. This is the 4th car I've owned and my favorite. The acceleration is listed as 'lackluster' but it is very comparable to the Toyota Camry (the base model is at or less than half a second slower compared in various speed categories to the base model camry) and compared to many economy car's I have driven good actually. It's listed at 8.2 seconds 0-60mph, which isn't too shabby compared to other non-sport cars. I have driven the Fusion and Camry and prefer the Malibu's handling and interior and especially the fact that it's mostly made in North America. It has had some very minor problems that were covered by the warranty but nothing out of pocket. On a 500 mile highway trip I got about 40 mpg and usually get somewhere around 30-33mpg in mixed highway and city driving. I would definitely buy again and hope they do not actually go through and discontinue production.
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my malibu
theresa, 09/03/2022
2018 Chevrolet Malibu L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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good dependable vehicle
I LIKE it, but I DON'T love it.
Mexicanrose, 09/28/2022
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I bought my 2018 Chevrolet Malibu end of August 2020. My 2012 Chev Impala was rusting terribly, & the body shop advised me not to do any repairs as it would be very costly, & the rust would only return. So, I went to the car dealership & bought the 2018 Malibu. It has great style, a nice smooth ride., & contrary to some reviews, it has POWER. Perhaps it's the turbo, I don't know...I'm not a mechanic. The vehicle is roomy considering its size. There have been a few occasions where a sensor has caused messages on the dashboard. At one point, the engine light came on..& after turning off the engine, then restarted, the engine light stayed on. I drove around the block, & the light went out. After parking the car, & turning off the engine, I did a restart. No light. My mechanic explained that sometimes the sensors think something isn't right, which in turn triggers the light to come on. Once the sensor doesn't "sense" anything, the light stays off. I also had a situation where "reduce engine power' light came on. Actually, that light came on while I was at a stop sign. Upon accelerating (not speeding) the light went out, & the car was fine. Once again, my mechanic to the rescue, & he told me there very well could have been a little bit of moisture that the sensor picked up.These incidents happened nearly a year ago, & ever since I've had no problem. The thing I detest about this car is the keyless fob & push button start/stop. This leaves your car vulnerable to theft. If you go anywhere near the car & you have your fob with you, the vehicle senses the fob & it unlocks the doors. To keep your car safe from anyone opening the doors, or heaven forbid; driving off with your car, keep the fob in a faraday pouch, or wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. Seriously!! Also, keep the fob in the faraday pouch or aluminum foil even when in your home. Thieves can pick up the signal even with the fob in your home. I don't think GM had a very good idea when coming up with a keyless fob. I personally don't care that I'd have to go into my purse to find the key. At least I'd know I've done all I an to prevent car theft...MY CAR. Had I known that this Malibu had a push button start, requiring the fob to be in the car, or as I've just mentioned, I very likely would not have bought the car. Yes, the salesman went over the features with me, but I wasn't told about what could happen regarding the fob. I absolutely LOVED my 2012 Chev Malibu for reasons I've stated in a different review Too bad I only got 6 years out of it because of rusting. As the heading says, regarding the Malibu..."I LIKE it, but I DONT love it. Am I unhappy with the vehicle. I'd say no, BUT it's the push button start & key fob that really turns me off.
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Williams car
Debra Williams , 09/29/2023
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Nice smooth ride and good gas mileage. Hate the stop and start at traffic lights.
Car is a lemon
Kevin Thomas , 11/05/2023
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is a money pit!! Problem after problem. It stalls and the service engine light is a never ending story. I do not recommend these vehicles.
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105,000 not a single issue
Kylie K, 04/07/2024
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I bought a 2018 Chevy Malibu in Dec 2019, brand new 5X miles. I have driven it since then up until 2024, 105,000 miles. I have not had a single issue with my vehicle. It held up really well (trade in dealer commented how well it’s maintained since 2018) the technology was great, comfortable, 30-38 MPG. I was super happy with this car. The only reason I traded it in was for something a little bigger. Actually - I did have one minor issues now that I think of it, the black between the windows started to fade and peel a bit which I got quoted $500 to fix. But that was very minor
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6 Years and Not One Problem
Padraig , 09/26/2024
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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When I chose this car it was because of its reliability rating from JD Powers. All I have done since buying it is change the oil and washer blades.
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Great
Tall boy , 10/30/2024
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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My car getting better and better every day
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Malibu's are amazing, safe, and reliable!
Dee H, 02/19/2025
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I had a 2012 hyundai Tucson before my 2018 chevy malibu. While both cars were reliable and looked great inside and out, I feel safer driving the Malibu. Especially in the winter. My suv could never stay on the road during the winter. Always got stuck in the snow and slid off into ditches easily. Other Cons: of suv were brakes. Malibu has been reliable since having it. I just don't like the auto stop or go when you go to brake at stoplight. I really hate that feature in the Malibu's.
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Fantastic Car
Richard, 05/11/2023
2019 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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The Chevy Malibu is a reliable, family sedan that is perfect for everyone! Smooth ride, very quiet on the road, and quick acceleration. Very nice to drive and a very quality car from GM.
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