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2016 Chevrolet Malibu consumer reviews

$21,625 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Malibu Chevrolet
(187 reviews)
83% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.3
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Very dangerous car to drive.

This car has a electrical problem. Going down the freeway. This car will reduce speed on you. Warning sign tell you. WARNING: ENGINE POWER IS REDUCTED. At 40k it started. Had it repaired. Started back at 71k. Back in the shop. Very dangerous!!!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Family value

Excellent highway ride, very nice interior finish and features, great value in used car and great fuel economy! Plenty of rear seat room for kids

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value

When comparing to other mid-size sedans, I found the Malibu was definitely the best value for the cost. Drive is smooth and lots of backseat room.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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very nice vehicle

This car is very nice and I am enjoying it. I am pleased with my purchase. God truly opened a door 4 me 2 walk through.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Cocoa-Pony!

Drives like an extension of my arms & legs, super back support & leg room, 39.5 mpg Interstate. Would've preferred no "auto-stop", but have made friends w/ it & is OK. LOTS of get-up-and-go compared to my '09 Malibu - passing & big hills no problem. Super sleek design & pretty metallic cocoa brown color - and BONUS -- GM OnStar wifi hot spot for up to 6 devices just $25/mo! Whoohoo!

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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This is my second new Malibu, outstanding vehicle

This is my 2d new Malibu, and there will be a third ! The outstanding service I have received from the comfort , handling and reliability, plus an outstanding dealership service department

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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best car I have owned

good ride good mileage, comfort. Recommend this car for people who want comfort and good safety features, plenty of room for 5 people. Excellent responds when driving

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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2016 Chevrolet Malibu

This is the worst xxxxing car I have ever had in my xxxx life ! First it started off as “Engine Power Reduced” August 2018 when I got it. No xxxx mechanic could figure out why but charged me multiple diagnostic fees including Chevy! After it started stalling not accelerating (Nobody knew why$) then here comes a good ole oil leak for no apparent reason! I’ve had the car 8mos and the xxxxx has more problems than a suburban kid! Idk how I was convinced to get this car but honestly this car is made for a grumpy old Wm I hate this xxxx car it’s a cash cow with up to date parts ! I will never in my life look at another GMC anything I hate it!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Reliable car and worth every $ has more legroom

Has more legroom than my impala 2011. Great and sharp looking. Best car I've ever bought. Great ride- firm but smooth and quiet. Acceleration is strong but linear- not sudden jerk. Average 30 MPG. Handling is sporty- but not a sports sedan. Transmission shifts smoothly and always in the right gear- no hunting. Seats are comfortable but not on a long trip. Forward visibility is good, but headlights just adequate. Side and rear pillars block view- rear camera helps with backing, but not great- camera does not have any guide and fogs easily. Forward Collision Assist has activated 3 times when no car visible- twice in rain and fog, and once on a knoll. Side mirror alert rarely works when merging or changing lanes. Lane Assist tugs the steering wheel and is very annoying, so I leave it off- should be warning light and chime only. Now have nearly 36,000 miles and no mechanical problems, but I keep the Lane Assist turned off and wish I could turn of the Forward Collision Assist because it is too sensitive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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great ride, good gas milliage

don't care so much for the car shutting off when you come to a stop, but nothing to get upset about. really like the ease of unlocking doors and opening the doors with just a touch of a button. did not think I would like the push start and stop, but it is great. this car as has a great ride. would have liked a way to open trunk with out having to use remote, but again no big deal. but had a Malibu before this one and never had no big problems, so hope this one holds up as well, time will tell

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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