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2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT is a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an automatic 6-spd and front-wheel drive. It starts at $25,125 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).

The Malibu measures 193.8 inches long on a 111.4-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$25,125
MSRP with Destination$26,000
Destination Charge$875
Engine
Engine Type1.5L I4 Turbo
Displacement1.5 L
ValvetrainDual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing
Bore and Stroke74.0 × 86.6
Injection TypeHigh-pressure direct injection with electronic throttle control
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Fuel Economy
City27 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined30 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut with dual-path mountings, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow); hydraulic ride bushings
Rear SuspensionFour-link independent rear; hollow stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake DiscFour-wheel disc with ABS and brake pre-fill; vented 11.8 in (300 mm) FNC-treated Duralife rotor
Rear Brake DiscFour-wheel disc with ABS; solid 11.3 in (287 mm) FNC-treated Duralife rotor
Dimensions & Weight
Length193.8 in
Width73 in
Height57.6 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Front Track62.6 in
Rear Track62.5 in
Interior
Headroom Front40.1 in
Headroom Rear37.5 in
Legroom Front45.3 in
Legroom Rear38.1 in
Shoulder Room Front58.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear57.1 in
Hip Room Front54.1 in
Hip Room Rear53.4 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.2 % risk)
Tested variant: 2017 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet MALIBU. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 20, 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.

Consequence: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

NHTSA campaign 21V649000

Jun 14, 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 front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.

NHTSA campaign 18V400000

May 31, 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 in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

NHTSA campaign 18V358000

Dec 2, 2016 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.

Consequence: Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16146.

NHTSA campaign 16V870000

725 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet MALIBU

Owner Complaints

725 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet MALIBU (17 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine256
Electrical System172
Unknown Or Other150
Power Train144
Vehicle Speed Control136
Service Brakes72
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 7, 2026 · Service Brakes
“I was driving on the tollway at 75 mph when I saw stopped traffic ahead of me, and when I tried to apply the brakes, they went from soft to hard and completely stopped working; I had to swerve across…”
Sep 9, 2026 · Power Train
“Turbo cooler and turbocharger failure, diagnosis and replacement on February 4 and February 17, 2026 by a certified GM dealership. Replacement of these parts was not included in service bulletin…”
Aug 29, 2026 · Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“The vehicle is experiencing an apparent fuel-system malfunction. The vehicle has a very strong raw gasoline odor, significant difficulty starting, and appears to be consuming fuel at an abnormally…”
Aug 26, 2026 · Steering
“I have a 2017 Chevy Malibu that in 2022 had a shift malfunction causing it to become stuck in reverse and roll backwards. It ended up having to be towed and was repaired in May 2022. On August 25 and…”
Aug 15, 2026 · Service Brakes
“While driving my 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT equipped with the 1.5L turbocharged engine, the brake vacuum pump failed due to the pump’s mechanical drive/tang shearing. The failure resulted in loss of…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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