2018 Chevrolet Malibu
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 86 on record.
2018 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
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2018 Chevrolet Malibu recalls 6
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the ai…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer serv…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-22…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines. An error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N192221960.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet custo…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall…
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.
2018 Chevrolet Malibu common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 686 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2018 Chevrolet Malibu MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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 ($16,375) with the same model 5 model-years older ($12,177), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2018 Chevrolet Malibu trims & engines on record
2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles on record
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST5JF191860
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS (1LS)1G1ZB5ST8JF226848
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5STXJF140841
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST5JF249837
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST8JF242655
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5STXJF175198
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5STXJF112618
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST0JF250586
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST6JF275122
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Premier (2LZ)1G1ZE5SXXJF286835
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST6JF132316
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST7JF263108
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST6JF222792
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST3JF248606
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS (1LS)1G1ZB5ST9JF144448
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS (1LS)1G1ZB5ST6JF260156
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST8JF195420
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST0JF143554
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST3JF245396
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS (1LS)1G1ZB5ST3JF293826
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST8JF244597
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5STXJF152682
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT (1LT)1G1ZD5ST2JF204175
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS (1LS)1G1ZB5ST0JF131362
Other Chevrolet Malibu model years
2018 Chevrolet Malibu — frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu?
Based on 686 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine, power train.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu at about 28 mpg combined (25 city / 34 highway).
How much is a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu worth?
Comparable 2018 Chevrolet Malibu listings run roughly $12,900–$19,995, typically around $16,375 (from 64 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.