2023 Chevy Malibu Review
Price Range: $8,850 - $22,995
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Pros
- Spacious interior with lots of front headroom
- Easy-to-use touchscreen interface
Cons
- Lackluster acceleration
- Limited outward visibility
- Dated cabin design
What's new
- Last year's top Premier trim and its larger engine have been discontinued
- All models gain standard safety features
- Part of the ninth Malibu generation introduced for 2016
Overview
The current Chevrolet Malibu generation has been around since 2016, and since then it has never quite found a solid footing against other midsize family sedans. It's also the last traditional sedan in Chevy's lineup that is dominated by SUVs and trucks. Perhaps it comes as no surprise that the Malibu is headed out to pasture after the 2023 model year, and it's not likely to be replaced.
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- 27 City / 35 Hwy MPG
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
30 Combined MPG (27 City/35 Highway)
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Stock: U438-257
Certified Pre-Owned: No
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- 72,491 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
- 27 City / 35 Hwy MPG
- Lancaster Mitsubishi (95 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in East Petersburg, PA
FULL DETAILED, EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT AVAILABLE, BLUETOOTH HANDSFREE PHONE, APPLE CAR PLAY - ANDROID AUTO, BACK-UP CAMERA, NO ACCIDENTS !, CLEAN CA...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
30 Combined MPG (27 City/35 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G1ZD5ST6PF161873
Stock: U439-270
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-28-2026
In its final year, the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu lineup loses last year's top Premium trim and the more powerful 2.0-liter engine it included. Many of the Premier trim's features are still available in the new 2LT trim. It's not all bad news, as all Malibu models now come standard with a handful of advanced driver assist features. Otherwise, the Malibu returns with its weak base engine and dated interior.
While we credit the Malibu's spacious interior and accommodating trunk as some of its best attributes, it falls well short of the mark set by the Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata. More importantly, there's a new Honda Accord on the way, which has the potential to claim class-leading status.
2023 Chevrolet Malibu trim level differences
The 2023 Malibu is offered in four trim levels: LS, RS, LT and 2LT. All are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (160 horsepower, 184 lb-ft of torque) driving the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission. Compare the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu trim levels in-depth.
Which Malibu trim does Edmunds recommend?
We suggest stepping up to the Malibu's top 2LT trim since it doesn't represent a huge price increase and the additional convenience and luxury features make it more competitive against its rivals. We'd also consider adding the optional Driver Confidence packages for their safety features.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$135/mo for Malibu LS Fleet
Malibu LS Fleet
vs
$181/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Reliability
The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #10 out of 28 among Midsize Cars. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Reliability Rating by RepairPal
4 out of 5 stars4/5Excellent
#10 out of 28 among Midsize Cars
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$446/yr
vs. $415/yr
for Average Midsize Car
for Average Midsize Car
Frequency
0.8x/yr
vs. 0.87x/yr
for Average Midsize Car
for Average Midsize Car
Severity
11.4%
vs. 10.2%
for Average Midsize Car
for Average Midsize Car
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Recalls
1 recall foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 22V923000
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 2108
- Defect Description:
- 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.
- Defect Consequence:
- An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand side of the vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld. If the condition is found, the vehicle will be repurchased by GM. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Warranty
3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 6 years / 100,000 miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Free maintenance Warranty
- 1 years / unlimited miles
Chevrolet Malibu Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(67%)
4(8%)
3(5%)
2(10%)
1(10%)
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsMalibuIsLife, 08/01/2021
2021 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
I own a 2021 Malibu Premier and have also owned a 2019 Malibu LT. In my experience, this vehicle is very reliable if standard maintenance is performed routinely (as should any vehicle). I prefer the Premier model for the power and 9-speed auto transmission. The LT is good for economy driving. The handling is very good as well. The Premier recommends/requires using 93 octane fuel, which i … stick to and recommend using that. So gas is more expensive. The LT has the CVT transmission, which is slow to shift and does not like cold weather! Must let warm up and go easy on transmission for first few miles. The one negative I have is that the interior could feel more premium, but its good for what you pay for.
Troubled Transmission
1 out of 5 starsGRF, 11/12/2024
2023 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
After just 18 months and 25,000 km the transmission is kaput!! We are seniors with excellent driving records so the car has not been abused in any way!! GM says they will replace the transmission but I have lost confidence in the car. Will be looking to replace pretty soon!!
Low quality
3 out of 5 starsJohn, 07/13/2024
2023 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Bought a 2023 Chevy Malibu 2LT brand new. Thought it would be better quality since it is a 2LT. Had it for about 2 months before issues started. First issue was front bumper panel corners popped out. Had it in the garage a couple times. Being told there is no fix, just push it back in. Squeaky driver seat and gas peddle. Air box sounds like a goose when the louvers adjust. Had the … air box replaced. Sound came back within 2 months. I will not buy another chevy that was made prior to 2020. Seems like the quality went down hill. Of course chevy will take it in on trade at the value it is worth. Unfortunately, this leaves the customer a couple thousand dollars upside down in the deal.
Love it
5 out of 5 starsWwall10383, 06/24/2021
2021 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
Comfortable, smooth, quiet, fun to drive. I’ve taken it on several road trips and love everything about the ride, driver assist features and 2.0T power.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, so we've included reviews for other years of the Malibu since its last redesign.
2023 Malibu Features & Specs
LS Fleet
| MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee | $24,700 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $135/month |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 15.7 cu.ft. |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
| Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Malibu models:
- Teen Driver
- Allows you to program specific vehicle features and functions, track driver behavior, and receive a report showing how the vehicle was used.
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle to prevent you from leaving a child or pet inside the car.
- Driver Confidence I and II packages
- Equips the Malibu with important collision avoidance systems including automatic braking, lane keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and more.
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedPoor
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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