Model year guide

2010 Chevrolet malibu

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Chevrolet malibu is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 505 on record.

2010 Chevrolet malibu — representative photo
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2010 Chevrolet malibu at a glance

Safety recalls4
Combined24 mpg
Typical price$7,091

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2010 Chevrolet malibu recalls 4

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #19V019000 · 16/01/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.

Fix: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #14V252000 · 14/05/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicle…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim le…

Steering NHTSA Campaign #14E044000 · 21/07/2014

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a prema…

Fix: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) NHTSA Campaign #12V460000 · 18/09/2012

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 20…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2010 Chevrolet malibu safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4-DR w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2010 Chevrolet malibu MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,593

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2010 Chevrolet malibu worth?

Low
$4,600
Typical price
$7,091
High
$9,500

From 499 comparable 2010 Chevrolet malibu listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Chevrolet malibu costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,965
Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,450
Total$17,415
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($7,091) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,634), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Chevrolet malibu trims & engines on record

Trims
LT1 · ls · Fleet · LT2 · LTZ · 1LT · 4c ls w/1fl · 4c ltz · 2LT · 4c lt w/2lt
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl · 3.6L 6-cyl · 3.5L 6-cyl

2010 Chevrolet malibu vehicles on record

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2010 Chevrolet malibu — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Chevrolet malibu have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet malibu. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What is the 2010 Chevrolet malibu safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2010 Chevrolet malibu crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2010 Chevrolet malibu get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Chevrolet malibu at about 24 mpg combined (20 city / 30 highway).

How much is a 2010 Chevrolet malibu worth?

Comparable 2010 Chevrolet malibu listings run roughly $4,600–$9,500, typically around $7,091 (from 499 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.