2018 Chevrolet Malibu
2018 Chevrolet Malibu in NHTSA data: length 492 cm, curb weight 1,400–1,536 kg and 6 recall campaigns.
2018 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. Overall length is 492 cm (193.7 in), width 185 cm, height 146 cm and wheelbase 283 cm (111.4 in). Curb weight is 1,400–1,536 kg (3,086–3,386 lb). Against the 2017 model year NHTSA lists overall length 492 cm (2017: 492 cm) and curb weight 1,400–1,536 kg (2017: 1,400–1,536 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALIBU L/LS/LT 4DR SEDAN | 492 cm193.7 in | 185 cm72.8 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 283 cm111.4 in | 1,400 kg3,086 lb |
| MALIBU PREMIER/HYBRID 4DR SEDAN | 492 cm193.7 in | 185 cm72.8 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 283 cm111.4 in | 1,536 kg3,386 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V649000 | 20 August 2021 | SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners. |
| 20V668000 | 29 October 2020 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop… |
| 19V642000 | 6 September 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines. An error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled. |
| 18V576000 | 30 August 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating… |
| 18V400000 | 14 June 2018 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the… |
| 18V358000 | 31 May 2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting… |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.