Used 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
- Price: $14,995
- Mileage: 137,597 miles
- Location: Dayton, OH
- VIN: 1G1ZB5ST7JF207322
Used 2018 Chevrolet Malibu for sale in Dayton, OH — $14,995, 137,597 miles. The Malibu is a comfortable, quiet midsize sedan and Chevrolet's last car of its kind. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
2018 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
The 2018 Malibu carries over the 1.5L turbo (6-speed automatic, about 27/36 mpg), 250-hp 2.0L turbo (9-speed) and Hybrid. Some 2018 1.5L turbos were recalled for engine-control software that could disable the fuel injectors, and some for the transmission stop-start accumulator, so check both by VIN.
- Engines: 1.5 liter turbo I4 160 hp 184 lb ft; 2.0 liter turbo I4 250 hp 260 lb ft; 1.8 liter I4 hybrid 182 hp combined
- Transmissions: 6 speed automatic 1.5T; 9 speed automatic 2.0T; Hybrid electronic CVT
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Body style: 4 door sedan
What changed:
- Largely carryover
- Some 1 5t cars in ecm software recall
- Some cars in stop start accumulator recall
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact engine and transmission by VIN; Ecm software and accumulator recall completion; 1.5 liter turbo hesitation and codes; Engine stop start operation; Infotainment and smartphone integration; Driver assistance sensors if equipped; Suspension and tires; Brakes; Fleet or rental history check; Maintenance history.
Known issues to check on a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1.5L Turbo Engine Inspection (2016-2025) (2016–2025)
The 1.5L turbo is the most common Malibu engine. Check for hesitation, misfires, coolant loss and warning lights, and confirm on-time oil changes with the correct oil. Some 2018 cars were recalled for engine-control software that could disable the fuel injectors (19V-642).
What to do: Road test, scan for codes and review oil-change records on any 1.5L turbo Malibu. - 2016-2021 Seat Belt Retractor and Transmission Accumulator Recalls (2016–2021)
Recall 21V-649 covers 2016-2021 Malibus whose rear seat-belt retractors may be loosely secured or missing fasteners. Recall 20V-668 covers some 2018 Malibus whose transmission stop/start accumulator cover may be missing bolts, which can leak fluid.
What to do: Confirm these recalls are completed on an affected Malibu. - Hybrid and Generation/Configuration Disambiguation (2011–2025)
Malibu engines and transmissions vary widely: 2.4L/V6 (2011-2012), 2.5L, eAssist or 2.0L turbo (2013-2015), and 1.5L turbo, 2.0L turbo or 1.8L Hybrid (2016-2019). The 2016 Malibu Limited is the older generation. Hybrid models use a battery pack and electronic transmission that should be checked for warnings and service history.
What to do: Confirm the generation, engine and transmission by VIN; on a Hybrid, scan the hybrid system.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine, transmission and VIN. Check the VIN for current open recalls and completed remedies.
Chevrolet Malibu research: recalls, reliability and buyer's guide