Chevrolet Malibu Classic years to avoid
More than twice the Malibu Classic's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Malibu Classic years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Chevrolet Malibu Classic complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical163
- Steering60
- Engine28
- Lights25
- Fuel system21
- Airbags15
- Transmission11
- Brakes11
- Driver assistance10
- Visibility6
- Suspension6
- Locks5
Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 65 | 21 | Electrical | 65,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 76 | 15 | Steering | 75,500 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 12 | 92 | Electrical | 90,000 | 1 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 5 | 116 | Electrical | 100,000 | 1 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 75 | 16 | Electrical | 130,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 75 | 16 | Electrical | 89,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 79 | 13 | Electrical | 85,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | - | 11 | Electrical | 80,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1999 | - | 4 | Electrical | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 5 | Electrical | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1997 | - | 3 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Chevrolet Malibu Classic
What years of the Chevrolet Malibu Classic should you avoid?
2004 and 2005. Each has more than twice the Chevrolet Malibu Classic's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2004 alone has 116, mostly about electrical and steering.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
Electrical, with 163 complaints across all years, followed by steering (60) and engine (28).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu Classic have?
1 recall between 1997 and 2008. The 2005 model year has the most, with 1.
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