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2023 Chevrolet Malibu

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.

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Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD.

5/5
Overall
5/5
Frontal crash
4/5
Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 27 35 30 292

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.

Campaign 22V923000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.

Campaign 26V212000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

110 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Back Over Prevention 16 Unknown Or Other 14 Electrical System 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

EPA figures for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 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 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, most often about: Back Over Prevention, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

NHTSA gave the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu (2023 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-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.