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2015 Chevrolet Malibu consumer reviews

$22,465 starting MSRP
side view of 2015 Malibu Chevrolet
(175 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.6
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This is a great looking car that performed great at high

This is a great looking car that performed great at high speeds and on curvy, hilly roads as well as had awesome pick up! Started having some real issues with I believe the ecodrive. Brought it several places and got no real answers. Everything would work correctly, then when I would get to a set of lights or a stop sign and the car would go to stall out. If i would put my foot on the brake and drop it into neutral and race it up a bit so my rpm's would catch it before it stalled out, I could drop it back into drive and it would go but if it stalled, it was over!!! I would need to jump start it! I put a new battery in it, a new alternator and nothing changed. So i brought it to mechanics and they couldn't figure it out. Well I drove it from New Hampshire all the way to Arizona with the issue it had and we thank God went a way that didn't have lights or stop signs and it was a decent trip! We didn't have to mess with it much and the engine ran great! So anyways, where we ended up moving in Arizona has lots of lights and stop signs so I brought it to a mechanic in Arizona. I explained what the issue it was having and left the car there suddenly the mechanic says the engine is no good and it needs either a new engine or a ring job. So yeah. I cannot really complain about the car. But I can completely complain about the problems I've had with shops in the state of Arizona!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It's A DON'T FOR ME

The 2015 Chevy Malibu looks good But the seats are to low and are not built to last . My driver's seat thread is coming apart and I am the only driver and I have seat covers . The front end of the car ' the bumper area' always takes a beating as it is extremely low and and any low dip to enter a parking lot etc, you're sure to scrub the underneath rubber ,I guess spoiler? The 2015 Malibu also doesn't have any get up and go about it and it takes a minute for it to shift. Again I like the look of the car but I hate I chose it ! My car was only 3 yrs old and only had 30,000 miles on it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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2015 Malibu LT

Since I bought this car in May of 2018 I have had it in for an airbag problem 5 times, and it’s going in again for the 6th time on 4/18 for the same problem. In the last 2 months the airbag warning light and bell has come on 52 times. It’s annoying that I have to go sit there for hours to get it fixed but it never stays fixed! In the past 2 days another problem showed up now the trunk won’t open. The eco boost fuel saver doesn’t work anymore either. I think my car was a lemon from the start!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Good used car. Cheaper than competition

It's a good car. Bought it used. I bought it with 84000 miles, now has 111,000 miles. Main computer had to be replaced, and was done under warranty. I replaced the brakes myself at 104,000 miles, and they were the original OE GM brakes the car was born with. Seats lack support, but I bought a leather cushion that helps. The back seat is really tight, ok for small kids. My fuel economy in the city can get to 23 mpg if I don't use the AC. It gets worse city mileage in the winter too. Highway mileage, the car does well, 34-35 if I drive it right. I think for a reliable used car, it's ok. They are cheaper than the Japanese competition. Rides and handles well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Feels nice

This car meets the needs for me and the little one to go where we need to. Rides smoothly and has plenty of room for groceries or extra people.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My Malibu engine dies everytime I stop the car

I tried to repair car so it wouldn't die everytime I came to a stop dealer couldn't fix it charged $550 for "diagnostics" getting worse

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Excellent Bread and Butter Chevrolet Sedan

It's a great car for getting around town. Mine is used - but I did own one of these new. Not a luxury sedan by any stretch but a good, solid, nimble vehicle. Excellent fuel economy. Nice features for a middle of the run sedan. Spacious trunk. Excellent handling. Excellent visibility through windows. Blind spots are there but not horrific. Overall a really good value for the dollar with good overall quality.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • 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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great car, just put new brakes on 1 week ago.

Leg room is excellent, huge trunk capacity, tinted windows-locking lug nuts on the rims, leather seats, highway miles, brand new brakes, recent oil change-hate to sell it

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Malibu

This is my fav car. I have owned four Malibu vehicles. They’re reliable, smooth ride, tight wheel base, great a/c that doesnt pull power from your engine, six air bags. I feel safe and its a good looking car! Pearl color.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Dont buy!

Ever since we drove off the lot we have had nothing but problems. The seal around the trunk and back glass is defected. And its not just my car this is a pretty common issue one of sales guy told us when we brought in to TRY to get it fixed under warranty which of course doesnt cover seals. Mold everywhere and trunk is starting to rust.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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