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2018 Chevrolet Malibu consumer reviews

$21,680 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Malibu Chevrolet
(216 reviews)
86% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.5
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Very roomy mid-size sedan

This vehicle had more interior room than I expected. I came from a 2015 Kia Optima and the interior space is much more. I'm a very large guy. 6 foot 6. 375 and I fit so comfortably in this car. The turbo engine has enough get up and go to get me where I need to go. Gas mileage is great as well. It's stylish and looks good. The start/stop function does take some getting used to. Felt like the car was stalking at first. But it's just the start up. I got base model. Still has apple car play. 7 inch touch screen. Remote start and keyless start. Excellent value.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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do not buy

i have just purchased a 2018 chevy Malibu. i have had it for 4 months. this has been the worst car i have ever owned. only had it for 4 months and it seems like it is all falling apart. first when i bought a light was not working and they were supposed to fix, asked them 2 times and still have not fixed it. the second thing is that the front driver side was leaking water every time it rained. now the check engine light is on saying reduced power. i have had this car for only 4 months i have never ever had a problem like this with any car i have purchased. beware if you buy. should not have all these problems with a brand new car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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The best car I have ever owned

I just recently purchased my 18 Malibu redline edition and it is amazing, Chevy has perfected the sport look woth the comfort of a full size car all in one. I love how it handles and the gas mileage is by far the best I?ve had!

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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Most features in a car

The best car I have ever brought. Get great fuel mileage and has a lot of power with the turbo. Cames with Android auto to help you get your phone.

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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Very nice car

Steering wheel could be a little more higher level but very nice and gas efficient vehicle. The Malibu was an great purchase. I look forward to owning this vehicle

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my new car!

Meets all my needs. The gas mileage is really good, 38 miles per gallon so far. It has sharp new wheels, and lots of little extras with the apple car play my phone at my finger tips.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Our chevy impala is a smoother riding car .

All is ok except the instrument panel. At 80 plus years old ,we find it impossible to program all the different functions that are available on the dash .

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice car for the money.

Overall I'm satisfiesd with the car except I have an issue with the seatbelt s. They are not adjustable as they were in my 2014 Malibu. They cut across my neck as I cannot raise or lower them. The belt is also wearing a gouge in the surrounding plastic housing from drawing and retracting back and forth.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • 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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most reliable car i ever owned

this car is awesome great on gas and the technology in it its great the onstar is amazing. it is also ver spacious in the inside lots of leg room

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Car rides nicely, but the radio reception is awful

I like the extra hook ups to phone via usb. But cannot get good reception in the radio like my Malibu Max, nor the zippy acceleration despite the turbo charge in my new 4 cyl Malibu. Do love the seat warmers though. Packaged nicely but wish I had my Malibu Max as a newer model.

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