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2009 Chevrolet Malibu consumer reviews

$21,605 starting MSRP
side view of 2009 Malibu Chevrolet
(90 reviews)
81% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 3.9
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.1
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Reliable

Got 104k miles . Did the recall with the power steering. Oil change 2x a year. Just a great car for me. Someone with skinny arms can change the headlight without taking off the whole front.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Chevy Malibu

I didn't like the car the car particularly I just didn't look like anything fascinating but then I got one and realized it is pretty comfortable it's drives well handles well and it does what you needed to do and it's durable but the problem is car lot sold me and they knew it had a recall on it and didn't bother fixing it shame on you cars for less shame on you

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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is my car a recall car!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a 2009 chevy malibu and i've been having electrical problems like crazy. I have changed the alternator, starter, battery, intake and exhaust coils, spark plugs and new coils, temperature sensor, thermostat, manifold. is my car a recall car if it is were do i turn it in at to get another car. The dashboard keeps saying ESC, lower power engine etc..I also replaced the computer, but still have the old computer the car came with. someone please help me with this situation.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great overall car

Our 2009 Malibu LS has 200,000/Kms on it and has been very reliable car. Of course it goes without saying that any vehicle will last if you maintain it! Great interior space, overall design is excellent.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Popular for a reason

A reliable commuter, the '09 Malibu is popular for a reason. Great interior and exterior design, very good performance and ample space. The value for money is the biggest selling point. Great option for a student commuter.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Drives nice and smooth.

No problems. Sun roof is a nice touch to the car. Recommend for first drivers. It has space and its not a tight fit car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable and good value

Good value, safe, reliable, great shape for age and mileage. Only significant issue I've had was with the fuel injector, and that was fixed in 2012. Catalytic converter, headlights, and camshaft sensors were just fixed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Chevy go up to 4000 miles Strong car

Clean, Good car, Great price, High way mileage car and only 11 years old. Everything work, power everything, heated seats, CD player, Chevy are strong vehicles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Don't do it!

I have had nothing but trouble with this car! Had it 3 years and lost 4 or 5 headlight plugs and the power steering has went out 3 times now gm won't cover it. Never again Chevy!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Ive had this car for 10 years

This car has been a reliable car however it has become slightly outdated and my family has outgrown it. The trunk space is a bit small when you need to haul anything that has some height to it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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