Model year guide

2023 Chevrolet Malibu

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2023 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined30 mpg

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

2023 Chevrolet Malibu recalls 2

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #26V212000 · manufacturer #N262551720 · 02/04/2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

Fix: 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 thi…

Structure:frame And Members NHTSA Campaign #22V923000 · 14/12/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand side of the vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld. If the condition is found, the vehicle will be repurchased by GM. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 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.

2023 Chevrolet Malibu MPG & running costs

Combined30 mpg
City27 mpg
Highway35 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,250
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$750 less

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,250
Fuel only$11,250
Per mile$0.15

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.

2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles on record

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2023 Chevrolet Malibu — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. 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 2023 Chevrolet Malibu get?

The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu has a U.S. EPA estimate of 30 mpg combined (27 city / 35 highway).

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