Used 2020 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Malibu, so we've included reviews for other years of the Malibu since its last redesign.
Wow!
Gary Gottschalk, 11/19/2020
2020 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
I recently rented a vehicle for an extended trip. Given the option of three different makes and models I ultimately selected a Chevrolet Malibu. I’m a SUV owner and haven’t purchased a sedan in quite sometime. I was extremely impressed with the Malibu. The driver’s seat was one of the most comfortable I’ve experienced in some time. My last day of driving was approximately 13 hours in duration with minimal short breaks. I was more relaxed after that drive than I was a week later in my own car after two drives of three hours in duration with an extended lunch break. I was also very impressed with the gas mileage. While most of my driving was “Highway” driving I was getting 36+ miles per gallon. Amazing! Comfortable and fuel efficient both.
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The car I didn't know I wanted
Glen, 03/06/2020
2020 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
38 of 42 people found this review helpful
I went to Auto Nation Arrowhead to look at a 2019 Impala LT I had been checking on line and when I sat down with Debbie Ponticelli, who I was referred to by a friend who has bought a few from her over the years. She sat me in this white Malibu with a four cylinder engine, everything I thought I didn't want. No color and a small motor. But took the car for a test ride which I was fairly impressed with, so I went through with the deal. Now that I've had it for a couple weeks, I'm getting the feel for how it drives and the car is starting to adapt to my driving style. I'm very happy with my purchase. Mind you I put down a minimum of 300 miles a week. Have about 1200 on it now. Would most definitely recommend a new Malibu to anyone who's looking for a spacious and zippy daily driver. NICE CAR
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Great ride and gas saving
Dao, 07/14/2019
2019 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I have rented this car for a week and driven both local and high way in Las Vegas and Grand Canyon. The performance is too bad for a little 1.5 liter turbo engine. It has smooth performance and make no difference compared to my 2016 V6 Toyota Avalon. Of course it is not fair to compare the luxury and more leg room and comfortable ride of my Avalon. However, it can easy pass and smooth ride on both in city and highway. There is little engine noise at the high RPM when climbed up the hill with over 70mph but that was acceptable for 1.5 liter. In addition, good gas mileage for my road trip with 4 family members. The Car Play connected to my iPhone for using the GPS has no issue. Since the car is new, so I cannot rate the reliability. In general, it is great car and I consider one for my son for his college.
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Nothing but problems!
CJ, 01/25/2022
2019 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car pre-owned, and it's been nothing but issues ever since. Warranty transmission work at 47k miles, brand new transmission installed August of 2021. December 31, 2021, 7000 miles later, trans grenaded again. The VT40 CVT is likely the worst CVT I've ever had the displeasure of owning.
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Trap...
Mrs.Ford, 07/30/2022
2020 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2020 chevy malibu in January 2021, it looked like my dream car..little did I know the nightmare was just beginning. It was my very first car off a dealer lot, and it has been the worst car I have ever bought.. with in the first few months the transmission went out and parts on the transmission, over 10,000$ in repairs, then radio wiring was messed up, which it still goes crazy after long drives, and today I was heading home from work on I75 and running about 80mph and the car shut down completely and dash said to restart car.. wow... so glad my kids were not with me... so now this will be the 10th time my 2020 will go into the shop, and I'm sure it won't be the last...
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