2025 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT
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- Photo: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT in Sterling Grey Metallic, front right, 2024-03-31 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Malibu LT (IX, Facelift) – f 30092022 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Side Front by Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT in Sterling Grey Metallic, rear right, 2024-03-31 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Interior by Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT is a 163-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,100 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.
It makes 163 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).
The Malibu measures 194.2 inches long on a 111.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,159 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,100 |
| MSRP with Destination | $29,295 |
| Destination Charge | $1,195 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L I4 Turbo |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 163 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | Dual overhead camshafts (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing (VVT) |
| Bore and Stroke | 74.0 x 86.6 |
| Injection Type | High-pressure direct injection (DI) with electronic throttle control |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
| Final Drive | 5.1 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with dual-path mountings, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar; hydraulic ride bushings |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link independent rear; hollow stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Hollow, direct-acting |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Hollow |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Four-wheel disc ABS with four-channel ABS and brake pre-fill |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.8 in / 300 mm vented, FNC-treated Duralife rotors |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.3 in / 287 mm solid, FNC-treated Duralife rotors |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 8.0 in. aluminum (std); 16x7.5, 18x8.0, 19x8.5 available |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 8.0 in. aluminum (std); 16x7.5, 18x8.0, 19x8.5 available |
| Tires Front | P225/55R17 all-season (std); P205/60R16, P245/45R18, P245/40R19 available |
| Tires Rear | P225/55R17 all-season (std); P205/60R16, P245/45R18, P245/40R19 available |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194.2 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Front Track | 62.6 in |
| Rear Track | 62.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,159 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.3 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet MALIBU. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 2, 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262551720. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V212000
11 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet MALIBU
Owner Complaints
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet MALIBU (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Back Over Prevention | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
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 2025 CHEVROLET MALIBU. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.