2021 Chevrolet malibu
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Chevrolet malibu is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2021 Chevrolet malibu at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2021 Chevrolet malibu recalls 2
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…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is…
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.
2021 Chevrolet malibu common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2021 Chevrolet malibu MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 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. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2021 Chevrolet malibu trims & engines on record
2021 Chevrolet malibu vehicles on record
Other Chevrolet malibu model years
2021 Chevrolet malibu — frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Chevrolet malibu have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 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 2021 Chevrolet malibu?
Based on 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, power train, engine.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Chevrolet malibu get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet malibu at about 29 mpg combined (26 city / 35 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.