Model year guide

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid — representative photo
Representative photo

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined46 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 21 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined46 mpg
City49 mpg
Highway43 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,450
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$7,250
Fuel only$7,250
Per mile$0.10

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet from 1964 to 1983 and from 1997 to 2025. The Malibu began as a trim-level of the Chevrolet Chevelle before becoming its own model line in 1978. Originally a rear-wheel-drive intermediate, General Motors revived the Malibu nameplate as a front-wheel-drive car in 1997.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid vehicles on record

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2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid get?

The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 46 mpg combined (49 city / 43 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.