We have a 2020 LT approaching 60,000 miles and are happy with it. No significant issues. I’m not overwhelmed by the 1.5 turbo but the exterior design has aged well and these can be found for a decent price.

For the money, is not a bad option. I used to drive an Equinox with this drivetrain and performed well. Chevy should make a mild redesign and keep the cost low.

I had a 2013 2.5 Malibu, sold it at 120k - I had loads of issues (all 4 wheel bearings, 2 bad water pumps, bad alternator, faulty heater core, rusted lower oil pan that I replaced, cam solenoids, air bag light, and random check engine lights that came and went) - hopefully this one is better built and has quality to it, the last gen was horrible (I changed my oil every 4k and was very easy on the car throughout ownership)

@asimoford4994

3 ай бұрын

Well this 2022-2023 model is reliable according to CR and owners...

@aa-hd3ih

3 ай бұрын

@@asimoford4994 yep I believe it, I'm sure GM is working on improving their 4cyl engines (though they outsource em a lot to other manufacturers that have experience building smaller motors)

@rickcarrasco6716

3 ай бұрын

I had to accords one the reverse went out at 80,000 miles. They the head gasket blew on my civic at 100,110

Car has incredible power. Goes up mountains on I68 and US 40 with no problem.

Thank you for that really great review

They should have kept the Premier and that sweet 2.0 Turbo and 9 speed transmission.

@josemanuelruiz2036

3 ай бұрын

I agree.

@johnnyrodriguez276

15 күн бұрын

Turbo vehicles are problematic

I haven't had any major issues with my 2010 Malibu LT. Of course I change my oil every 2500 miles and take of maintenance as well..

I got a 2022 LT and I’m liking it so far. The acceleration is underwhelming, but I’m not trying to drive fast. It’s a clean, simple car. The only major complaint I have so far is the shift to park issue when turning the car off. It’s really annoying. Other than that I threw some tint and black rims on it and am making it work.

@deonmorton6201

Күн бұрын

I got a 2024 LS it's great. The turbo is cool, I push it every now and then. My wife has 2016 2.0 LT. I've seen this same issue with the Park shift. It's not all the time. But message come up sometimes.

I think GM forgot they still make this…..

Thanks Pony man. I like the Malibu.

I have a friend with a 2022 and so far he is happy with it .

Love the Malibu man and love chevrolet and keep up the excellent job man.

The Malibu looks so nice, I love how that engine sounds.

Beautiful car!

American cars need a revolution. they used to be very good.

Great looking RS trim. 6k off sticker in my area in AZ. Bought one for my daughter in red. No sunglass holder.

The thing with the Malibu is that you never know what model year it’s from. Could be a 2024 or a 2015. They all have looked the same for 10+ years imo. $27K and you don’t even have LED headlights or brake lights? The dash looks like it’s stuck in the early 2010’s apart from the small center screen. No full digital dash or at least a half digital. My 24’ Civic sport has those features and more for the same price point lol

@s99614

3 ай бұрын

You want headlights that cost over $1000 to replace?

@thestrangeman069

3 ай бұрын

@@s99614 LED headlights don’t go out as quickly as regular bulbs. They also use 75% less energy. They’re 80% more efficient than regular bulbs, & put less strain on the cars electrical system. They’re also not that expensive to replace considering it’s common on new cars now.

@bpaulm

3 ай бұрын

@@thestrangeman069i just had to pay over $1000 for ONE headlight. Sure they look nice but not $1000 a pop nice.

@admiralkrankandhismightyba158

3 ай бұрын

This may be the most asinine point of critique I've ever read.

@thestrangeman069

3 ай бұрын

@@admiralkrankandhismightyba158 Your comment has to be the most pointless Ive ever read. Sorry, didn’t mean to offend the chevy girls 😭

Can these handle snow? What car should I get for mountains and snow? thanks

@goldpony

2 ай бұрын

Anything with AWD or any Subaru really for lots of snow. You might be able to get away with snow tires on the Malibu but AWD is always best. 👍🏻

@salliejones6002

2 ай бұрын

@@goldpony I was looking at the Subaru Legacy!! Thank you!

Yes it is

I have a question for you. What is the plus and the negative on the gearshift the Malibu 2024 what does that do?

@jmrondini

12 сағат бұрын

If you want to manually electronically shift then you use them buttons

I would easily get this over the camry ir accord.

Can use Google Maps on the car screen?

is the Malibu still in production? i thought Dodge was the last standing sedan. however, Asian brands definitely strongly embrace 4-doors in a 3-box design.

@goldpony

3 ай бұрын

I feel like I keep hearing the rumor of its demise yet year after year I'm back to review it! haha

@Blank00

2 ай бұрын

Chevy makes the last standing family sedan. Dodge just introduced a redesigned Charger sedan, but that will be more for performance rather than family

Id never own another AWD car and I live in MN. Its not worth the extra cost, worse mpg, and the cost to replace it down the road when it needs fixing. FWD is very adequate unless you live off some country road, but at that point, a cars very low clearance will get you stuck anyway.

I use cverolet sonic 1.4 ltz model year 2013 still tiptop I want try Malibu my dream car

Chevy should've canceled the Malibu but kept Impala

Yes of course & this should be my first sedan.

Don’t think that Chevy will make more Malibus after 2024. If that’s the case, then GM joins Ford as being all trucks and SUVs (except for the Mustang and Corvette).

When turkey?

End of the road for the Malibu. It was a long slow painful death. GM made no honest attempt to remain competitive in this market. It has been truly hard to watch.

I was strongly considering this Malibu, however when I found out it's using a 1.5 liter engine under the hood, had to change my mind. A 1.5 for such a large car?! Heck my former Kia Rio HB had a 1.6 engine. Bad bad decision by Chevy.

@raider4394

3 ай бұрын

1.5 with a turbo- it’s a stout engine

@srobeck77

3 ай бұрын

This just in, the total engine out isnt only based on liters or horsepower....

@srobeck77

3 ай бұрын

You love them Kias, which is fine. But Id 100% never buy a Kia within the next several years due to that USB ignition hack that lead to hundreds of thousands of those being stolen. Even my neighbors newer models that u cannot do that hack to the steal the car, still to this day are having the windows smashed and sometimes steering column damaged to try to it.

@RMW08

Ай бұрын

I bought a 2021 Malibu after my 2018 Optima (LX Sport) was stolen and totaled. I get solid performance and gas mileage for the size of the car, and considering how I drive. Lol The Optima was a great car but I’ll take the peace of mind and build quality I have with the Malibu over the Optima I had.

@corkydukeII5898

Ай бұрын

@@RMW08 Happy to hear that.....much thanks for sharing. I really like the Malibu alot too, just am very skeptical about that small liter engine for such a larger (compared to the competition) car.

Malibu is far better than the Maxima. Rented both. Other than raw power, the Maxima is terrible.

At this point the Chevy has nothing to offer. As far as reliability...........hands down yes! But the other car makers have passed Chevy buy a lot. They offer more features, same if not better comfort, better looking interior and exterior. Chevy has been basic selling basic cars hiding behind the "we are the American car brand" which since the 90's equals TRASH!!!! They been trash since the 90's. The interior is blah, exterior is blah and I hate to see this. I want more from them and I don't think they care anymore because they care more about the corvette then anything and that is all. Go look at Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota, and Honda and tell me they have not passed Chevy. Hell Chrysler was dragging Chevy when the Hemi came out. Went car shopping and went to Chevy first and left and came home with a Hyundai Sonata!

When I looked under the hood, didn’t see any reliability;)

@billpressler5319

Ай бұрын

Pssst... it's 2024 now. Not reading about oil dilution or sticking steering as I have on quite late-model Hondas.

Nope…. Looks just like my 2021 model with added bottom lights and double moon roof

2022 malibu have 2 engine options.2023 and 2024 dont.

They still make those heaps? 😂

Better than Camry or Accord, you got to be kidding, LOL.

@rickcarrasco6716

3 ай бұрын

I test drove the 2024 Camry and nothing special even with that 2.5 😂. Them I drove the 2024 Malibu RS and I really liked it. Chevy makes a nice Malibu

@billpressler5319

Ай бұрын

@@rickcarrasco6716 People's perceptions are stuck in the '90's, LOL. When I was a kid, if a guy said he wouldn't buy a new '66 Mustang because his Model A was crap, we'd have rolled our eyes. Today, the world is full of guys like that, LOL.

@billpressler5319

Ай бұрын

....no droopy mascara trim in the back!

@johnnyrodriguez276

15 күн бұрын

It is

@danswartwood4580

14 күн бұрын

@@johnnyrodriguez276 lmao

Great review but I would not purchase a Chevy.

@goldpony

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! I'm curious tho, why no Chevy? 😁

@Lessontobe

3 ай бұрын

I am not sure but I know a lot of people who have had bad luck with Chevy's, Ford's and whatever Chrysler calls itself now days. My first car was a Chevy Nova a long, long time ago. I drove my mother's impala and liked it too, but I think "American Made" cars are inferior now days. I don't have any real mechanical knowledge it is just my opinion.

@danielcoroado3063

3 ай бұрын

I think you're stuck in the past. You should really drive one of the new Chevys. Don't compare it to that old Impala​@@Lessontobe

@Lessontobe

3 ай бұрын

I am speaking about my observarions of people buying any of the newer products from the big American car companies.. that's all,@@danielcoroado3063

@srobeck77

3 ай бұрын

@@Lessontobe ya bruh, thats more of a bias take from back in the 90's. American cars have gotten alot better in quality since then.

The Best Rental Car award goes to... Chevy Malibu for its boring and uninspired looks and performance!.. Retirement party coming soon.

@rickcarrasco6716

3 ай бұрын

We have a hater. Why ? Are so upset about that lol I bet many many people don’t like your ride 🎉🎉🎉

@jraheemjefcoat429

3 ай бұрын

@rickcarrasco6716 Not upset...lol But your mother likes to ride, though, and I'm not talking about a car. She has been around the block all throughout the community. High mileage with no oil change. 😂😂😂 #Savage #NoFilter #JustFacts

@rickcarrasco6716

3 ай бұрын

@@jraheemjefcoat429 lol o boy you must be a stupid kid right away attacking a mother grow up bro this is about a car

@rickcarrasco6716

3 ай бұрын

@@jraheemjefcoat429 lol 😂 your still with the mother jokes. I laugh at you.

An American sedan can never compete with the Japanese 😂 not yesterday, not today, not in 50 years 😂 I still see people driving Celica’s and 95 Maximas

@srobeck77

3 ай бұрын

That must be why the Japanese equivalents cost $5k more plus whatever those greedy dealers are currently marking them up to

Are they still making this thing? Super dated bro.