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2018 Chevrolet Malibu L, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2018 Chevrolet Malibu L

Sedan · 160 hp · 30 mpg combined

Sticker from
$21,680Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

8 factory options, from $40 to $100.

Engine Block Heater$100
Front License Plate Bracket$40
California Emissions Override—
California Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Northeast Emissions—
State-Specific Emissions Override—

Which Malibu is right for you?

Six trims, $21,680 to $30,975. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

160hp1.5L four-cylinder turbo
184lb-ftTorque
30mpgCombined · 27 city · 36 highway
FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
15.8 cu ftCargo volume

98 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

  • Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray

Premium cloth.

2 factory paints

  • Summit White
  • Silver Ice Metallic

Safety and recalls

6 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2018 Malibu.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 24,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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Other years of the Malibu L.

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.