2025 Chevrolet Malibu
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 5 of 11 complaints (45%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Electrical include more crash reports (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 39 in 2024 to 11 in 2025.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2025 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,100 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Combined MPG | 30 | 31 | 31 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 27 / 35 | 28 / 36 | 28 / 36 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 292 | 282 | 283 | |
| Complaints filed | 68 | 39 | 11 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 5 of 11 NHTSA complaints (45%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu get?
EPA rates it 31 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
EPA estimates $2,000 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 28 mpg | 36 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 | 283 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Campaign 26V212000 · Apr 2, 2026
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262551720. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.