Consumer Reviews

Awesome Comfort & Design

by Indianraja from Pinckney, MI on Tue Jul 31 2012

I am really impressed with my 2011 Malibu LT. I have the 3.6L version which surprisingly still gives me a great mileage. I do a lot of highway driving. My most admired thing is that even with the air ON, I can hardly feel any difference in the overall performance. The ride feels very smooth. The suspension is one of the best. Reminds me of a BMW suspension. Highly recommend this car to anyone.

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Uses car for Work

Does recommend this car!!

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Stylish

by Performer from Michigan City, IN on Sat Aug 07 2010

Lots of comfort and the performance is very well done. It's a good touring sedan and it's very reliable too.

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Uses car for Work

Does recommend this car!!

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Malibu is perfect, but...

by carshopper17 from Twin Cities on Sun Jun 12 2011

the Ultralux seats were put in by GM but they don't know what to recommend to clean them. It's a suede like material and extremely comfortable, however, if they get dirty or you want to take it to say, a detailing company, for interior detailing, they WON'T TOUCH IT, already tried that! So for the life of the car you are out of luck getting a complete interior detailed? We emailed GM and they won't recommend anything to clean the seats with, hello you made the car, why put something in it that you can't maintain? If you go to Malibu site other customers complain about this too. Go for cloth or the leather seats. If you do the ultralux, hope you don't have a) kids b) pets or c) spill anything! If someone is smart, they will design a cleaner and make a fortune!

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Does recommend this car!!

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It makes my wife happy so now I am HAPPY !!!

by Hard to please from Gettysburg,PA on Tue Mar 01 2011

First Malibu that I ever purchased.So far so good.It has a nice smooth ride and plenty of room for three kids a dog and luggage.Trunk has more room than you could ever imagine.Going from a Tahoe to a car I wasn't sure how my wife would handle it.To my surprise she loves it.With gas mileage being a big factor in my decision,the Malibu has everything that you need in a midsize car.If you are looking for a new vehicle,make sure that you take the time to test drive a Malibu.I think you will enjoy the experience.Just remember to watch your speed.You won't realize how fast you are going.

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Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Malibu LT Black 4 cylinder

by Hayden5757 from Bremen, IN on Fri Mar 04 2011

I started leasing the 2011 Chevy Malibu LT Metallic Black 4 Cylinder Automatic in November. So almost 5 months now. Pros: -Reduced road noise -Amazing gas milage (30-38) -Great stock sound system!!!!! -Stylish. (I planned on an aveo, but I when I drive by those I just smile, because I am in this!) -Wheels -Engine power (Very surprising for a 4cyl) Cons: NOT MANY Something weird I noticed was a sour smell coming from the lower vents. It smells like feet. I don't think I am the one stinking up the car. haha. But who knows. I don't smoke or have nasty feet. So this is a mystery for now. For the sake of this review I won't mention what I paid for the lease, but I got plenty of car for the money. I have to give up my old V6 Sable LS for this car. I get the same about of power from this engine, but with twice the gas mileage and I just get that "WOW" factor out of people who see it. It isn't perfect, but for leasing it really out performs many of the cars I test drove. If you are on the verge of considering buying or leasing this car. DO IT! you will be so happy that you did. Especially when you are running low on gas. One last thing I would like to mention. For those of you iPhone owners out there, like myself. The USB connection for the iPod will hate you. Until my most recent phone update, it would play for about 2 minutes and just stop producing sound but saying that it is connected. And now sometimes I will connect it like usually the car doesn't take control of the iPod function :( sooo if you have any other sort of iPod, use that instead of the phone. you will have troubles with compatibility. But this of course doesn't knock it anything, since it came with an amazing stock sound system and AUX connector.

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Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Malibu #1 in Mid-Size Quality

by Lee from Greensboro on Wed Jun 20 2012

I've had my 2011 Malibu for over a year. 22,000 trouble free miles and very low maintenance cost. JD Powers just released it's top 2012 picks for new car quality. Malibu is the #1 mid-sized car. Malibu was Motortrend 2008 Car of the year. Four times picked a Consumer Digest best buy, and recommended by Consumer Reports. I hadn't owned a USA brand in many many years. Glad I gave the Malibu a chance; it's one of the best decisions I have made.

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Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Great car, but with a catch.

by CodyH from Litchfield, IL on Sat Mar 25 2017

I bought a used 2011 Malibu. While I immediately fell in love with this car, I've had one issue with it. For whatever reason, I'm only getting 13 MPG in town. I don't drive my car hard, and I have not been able to discover the source of the issue. Aside from the gas mileage, the car is everything I had hoped it would be. It's comfortable, spacious, easy to keep clean, and there's enough leg space for everyone I've had in the car. The sound system is better than I had expected and for a 2.4 liter engine, it's got a solid amount of power. The car drives smooth and overall, I'm happy with my purchase. Obviously the gas mileage issue isn't a problem with every Malibu, but since the car isn't throwing any codes or any indication of a problem, I'd warn a potential buyer to evaluate the mileage closely.

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Does recommend this car!!

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Great car

by mwagner8 from Kansas City on Wed Mar 09 2011

Had my car for about two weeks. My reliability score should not count, but it feels really solid. I have the LTZ 4 cylinder. Don't let the PRO review sway you, the 4 cylinder has plenty of go. The six speed transmission is smooth and knows how to work the 4 to keep it in the power range needed. Cruises at 75 with no effort. Interior is comfortable for me, and I am 6'-4" 270lbs. Ceiling a little low, but all cars are that way. Traded my 2006 Jeep Commander for this vehicle for the gas mileage difference. First two tanks averaged 26 mpg. Leather interior is very sharp, dash is easy to read and uncluttered. Bluetooth works great with iPhone. XM Satellite radio is a nice plus as well. Full climate control, you can set on auto or do it yourself. Heated seats warm up fast. Handles great and gets compliments whereever I go. I have had over 30 cars and so far this is by far the best new car I have owned.

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Does recommend this car!!

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Timing chain shredded

by alil on Fri Mar 22 2019

I’ve had the car for a couple years (it’s been in the family) and got it with about 45,000 miles. It now has 47,000 and just last week the engine started acting weird. I’d gotten it checked less than 6 months ago and everything was fine, but this time, the timing CHAIN (an internal engine part) was shredded, and had been spitting shards of metal throughout the engine. Insane that this happened at LESS THAN 50k MILES.

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Does not recommend this car!!

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first car in 13 years!

by steveobx from outer banks of NC on Mon Aug 15 2011

I have had a truck or an SUV for the last 13 years and due to being upside down in an xterra the dealer suggested this car.....love it....it is sporty on the outside..I have the mocha metallic with the five spoke brushed aluminum rims in the same color...and a black interior...around the beach mileage is 30+ but on the open road I was getting 40-45+ at 75mph with the cruise on!....I will love the gas savings from the 15mpg xterra....now a set of roof racks, a tow hitch and some tinting on the windows and the package is complete! The xm radio and the on star are great!.....the car is well built and the quality is obvious...even the four cylinder motor will get up and go somewhat....not a six but the mpg make up for it!

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Uses car for Just getting around

Does recommend this car!!

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