Chevrolet Malibu Epsilon
Seventh generation · 2008–2012 · 5 model years · 7 trims
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Photo: 2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT Platinum Edition in White Diamond Tricoat, front left, 2026-06-28 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet Malibu (2008-2011) 1X7A7375 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT Platinum Edition in White Diamond Tricoat, rear left, 2026-06-28 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: MALIBU INTERIOR by VX1NG, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT Platinum Edition in White Diamond Tricoat, front left, 2026-06-28 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Malibu (2008-2011) 1X7A7375 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT Platinum Edition in White Diamond Tricoat, rear left, 2026-06-28 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MALIBU INTERIOR by VX1NG, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | |||||||
| LS · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $22,110 |
| 1LT · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $23,470 |
| 2LT · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $26,300 |
| 3LT · Sedan | 3.6L V6 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 17/25 (20) | $28,300 |
| 1LZ · Sedan | 3.6L V6 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 17/25 (20) | $28,600 |
| 2LZ · Sedan | 3.6L V6 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 17/25 (20) | $30,200 |
| 2011 | |||||||
| LS · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $21,975 |
| 1LT · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $22,975 |
| 2LT · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $25,385 |
| LTZ · Sedan | 3.6L V6 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 17/25 (20) | $27,165 |
| 2010 | |||||||
| LS · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 22/33 (26) | $21,825 |
| 1LT · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 22/33 (26) | $22,715 |
| 2LT · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 22/33 (26) | $25,175 |
| LTZ · Sedan | 3.6L V6 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $26,605 |
| 2009 | |||||||
| LS · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 22/33 (26) | $20,745 |
| 1LT · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 22/33 (26) | $21,645 |
| 2LT · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 22/33 (26) | $23,845 |
| LTZ · Sedan | 3.6L V6 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $26,020 |
| 2008 | |||||||
| LS · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $19,345 |
| 1LT · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $20,305 |
| 2LT · Sedan | 2.4L I4 | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $21,985 |
| LTZ · Sedan | 3.6L V6 | — | — | Automatic (S6) | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $26,345 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 2011 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 2010 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2009 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2008 | 5 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.