4.5 Safety 3.8 Reliable
Sedan
2018–2020 Chevrolet Malibu
Engine: 1.5L turbo I4
$13,000
expect to pay
Comfortable midsize sedan with solid safety and reliability.
Best years to look for: 2018-2020
Specifically the 1.5L turbo I4 — this is the configuration that earns the reliability rating.
Full specs
Engine
1.5L turbo I4
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel efficiency
Average
Fuel (combined)
7.4 L/100km
Seats
5 seats
Comfort
Comfortable
Safety score
4.5 / 5
Features to look for
Backup CameraBluetoothApple CarPlay
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Reliability
3.8/ 5 · Average
Reliable enough for most owners, but expect somewhat higher upkeep as mileage climbs.
Reliability data via Consumer Reports
Avg. yearly upkeep
$780 / yr
Estimated from class averages and this model's reliability rating — excludes fuel and insurance.