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Chevrolet Malibu Limited: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2024 (86/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2024 86 · 2021 84 · 2022 82 · 2023 80

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

202564/100
Unproven

7 complaints · 1 recalls

202486/100
Buybest year

28 complaints · 2 recalls

202380/100
Buy

55 complaints · 2 recalls

202282/100
Buy

90 complaints · 1 recalls

202184/100
Buy

78 complaints · 2 recalls

202074/100
Buy

191 complaints · 1 recalls

201978/100
Buy

188 complaints · 1 recalls

201857/100
Caution

690 complaints · 6 recalls

201763/100
Caution

720 complaints · 4 recalls

201673/100
Buy

810 complaints · 0 recalls

201574/100
Buy

268 complaints · 3 recalls

201467/100
Caution

361 complaints · 6 recalls

201356/100
Caution

921 complaints · 10 recalls

201266/100
Caution

905 complaints · 3 recalls

201164/100
Caution

976 complaints · 4 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2024?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Limited’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu Limited head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chevrolet Malibu Limited as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.