The Chevrolet Malibu Limited is a midsize car built from 2016 to 2016. Engines offered: 4-cyl. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 5.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Malibu Limited is
The Chevrolet Malibu Limited is a midsize car that Chevrolet built from 2016 to 2016 — 1 model years. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest siblings in the Chevrolet range: Malibu, Monte Carlo, Cruze.
Chevrolet Malibu Limited tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Malibu Limited owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Chevrolet Malibu Limited have? Power & range
The Chevrolet Malibu Limited is offered with 1 powertrain — 2.5L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Chevrolet Malibu Limited, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.5L · 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Malibu Limited by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Chevrolet Malibu Limited. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Malibu Limited | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 1 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 810 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 5.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,625/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 43 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Chevrolet Malibu Limited?
The Malibu Limited is a midsize car, built from 2016 to 2016. Engines offered: 4-cyl.
What is the Chevrolet Malibu Limited warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Malibu Limited reliable?
It scores 5.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Malibu Limited?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Chevrolet Corvette | 1981–2026 | 153 | 21 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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