Chevrolet Malibu Generation 5 (2013–2015)

Chevrolet Malibu Generation 5 (2013–2015) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Chevrolet Malibu — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1997–2003 —
Generation 2 2004–2006 —
Generation 3 2007–2009 —
Generation 4 2010–2012 —
Generation 5 2013–2015 —
Generation 6 2016–2025 —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Malibu

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Chevrolet 2.4L 4-cylinder 1997–2014 28 models 124
Chevrolet 1.5L 4-cylinder 2016–2025 8 models 102
Chevrolet 3.5L 6-cylinder 2004–2010 10 models 80
Chevrolet 2.5L 4-cylinder 1982–2016 19 models 62
GM 3.6L V6 (High Feature) 2008–2012 36 models 33
Chevrolet 2.0L 4-cylinder 2011–2022 22 models 29
Chevrolet 3.1L 6-cylinder 1997–2003 12 models 21
Chevrolet 2.2L 4-cylinder 2004–2008 33 models 18
Chevrolet 1.8L 4-cylinder 2008–2019 24 models 15

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About this generation

The 2013 Malibu moved to GM Epsilon II platform and debuted in Asia in late 2011, followed by North America in 2012. The new Malibu became a global vehicle, replacing both the North American Malibu and GM Korea vehicles previously sold around the world. The Malibu was unveiled as a show car simultaneously at Auto Shanghai in China (named ), and on Facebook, on April 18, 2011. It was also shown at the New York International Auto Show in New York City later in April.

The eighth-generation Malibu was available in the following trim levels: LS (1LS; retail only), LT (1LT and 2LT), ECO (1SA and 2SA), and LTZ (1LZ). Both ECO models officially went on sale in the spring of 2012, with the gasoline-only models following in late summer 2012. The Turbo models, available in LT (3LT) and LTZ (2LZ) trims and featuring specially-tuned suspension and steering along with larger brakes, followed in early 2013.

All models, aside from the LS, were equipped with a large touch-screen display using Chevrolet's MyLink and offering Pandora Internet Radio playback capabilities via a USB cable and an iPhone 4, 4S, or 5. SiriusXM Travel Link was also included on all navigation-equipped Malibu models. The eighth-generation Malibu was sold in "nearly 100 countries on six continents". In the United States, it is manufactured in two plants, Fairfax and Detroit/Hamtramck.

In Australia and New Zealand, the South Korean–made Malibu replaced the Holden Epica, and made its debut in 2013 as the Holden Malibu. It was positioned between the Holden Cruze and Holden Commodore. In South Korea, the Malibu replaces the Daewoo Tosca, as GM has phased out the Daewoo brand in favor of Chevrolet. Korea was the first market to get the Malibu, in late 2011, followed by China later in 2011 and North America beginning in early 2012.

The Malibu made its Middle Eastern debut in 2012 replacing the Holden VE Commodore based Lumina. In Europe, the Malibu replaced the Chevrolet Epica. The facelifted Malibu was never sold in Europe. In the Philippines, the Malibu was introduced in late 2013 for the 2014 model year, where it replaced the Chevrolet Lumina, marking Chevrolet's return to the executive sedan segment since the Lumina was discontinued in the mid-2000s.

The car was sold there until 2017, and was assembled in South Korea. In North America, the eighth-generation Malibu continued to be sold in 2016 as the Malibu Limited as the next generation went on sale. It was mostly identical to the 2015 model, but only featured the 2013 I4 engine variant (LCV instead of LKW) without auto stop-start. Trim levels included LS, LT, and LTZ. In China, the eighth-generation Malibu remained in production alongside the ninth-generation Malibu until 2019.

It received a facelift in 2016. A 1.5-liter turbo engine was added for the 2017 model year. The eighth generation Malibu was offered mostly with four-cylinder engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. The North American version was offered exclusively with four-cylinder engines, with a 2.5 L serving as the base engine, with a 2.4 L mild hybrid and a 2.0 L turbocharged engine being offered. The European version was offered with a 2.4 L Ecotec engine with an aluminum block and cylinder head, and a 2.0 L Diesel (1,956 cc) VCDi developing 160 PS (120 kW).

The version offered in the Middle East had either the 2.4 L Ecotec engine or a 3.0 L V6 engine making 260 PS and 290 Nm. Two Holden-badged versions were offered in the Australian market, the CD and the CDX, with the 2.4 L Ecotec or 2.0 L diesel. Standard safety features on the eighth-generation Malibu include dual-stage front airbags for the driver and front passenger, along with pelvic/thorax side-impact and knee airbags up front.

Roof rail airbags with rollover protection are standard.

Source: Wikipedia — Chevrolet Malibu — Eighth generation (2013), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 566 $8,625 100% 121,850 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2013 10 1,816 Electrical System, Engine, Steering
2014 6 711 Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2015 3 267 Engine, Electrical System, Air Bags

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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