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2021 Chevrolet Malibu
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 32 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 36 | 32 | 273 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 | 342 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
135 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
EPA figures for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu reach 32 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, most often about: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu (2021 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.