Used 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
- Price: $15,495
- Mileage: 118,660 miles
- Location: Hermitage, PA
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST9MF008979
Used 2021 Chevrolet Malibu for sale in Hermitage, PA — $15,495, 118,660 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 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
2021 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
The 2021 Malibu is a carryover with the 1.5L turbo and CVT (about 29/36 mpg) or the 250-hp 2.0L turbo on Premier. 2016-2021 Malibus are in a recall for rear seat-belt retractors that may be loosely secured, so confirm the repair by VIN. Many 2020-2021 cars were rental units, so check the history report.
- Engines: 1.5 liter turbo I4 160 hp 184 lb ft; 2.0 liter turbo I4 250 hp 260 lb ft
- Transmissions: CVT 1.5T; 9 speed automatic 2.0T
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Body style: 4 door sedan
What changed:
- Largely carryover
- Covered by 2016 2021 rear seat belt retractor recall
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact engine and transmission by VIN; CVT behavior and service records; 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 2021 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. - CVT Operation and Service (2019-2025) (2019–2025)
From 2019 the 1.5L turbo is paired with a continuously variable transmission. Check for shudder, slipping, whining or delayed engagement and ask for fluid-service records, especially on high-mileage or former rental cars.
What to do: Test drive from a stop and up hills, and ask for transmission service records. - 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