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2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

7.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,418

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2021522 · manufacturer campaign N212333380

20 August 2021

Transport Canada lists: XT 4 2019–2021 · Malibu 2016–2018, 2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a bolt that attaches the rear seat belt retractor(s) may be missing. As a result, the seat belt may not work as designed in a crash. Note: On Chevrolet Malibu models, the right rear seat belt could be affected. On Cadillac XT4 models, both the left and right rear seat belts could be affected.

Why it matters

A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to check that the rear seat belt retractor bolts are properly installed. The dealer will replace or tighten the bolt(s), as required.

24 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020520 · manufacturer campaign N202313440

29 October 2020

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2019–2020 · Encore 2020 · Lacrosse 2018–2019 · XT 6 2020 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the start-stop accumulator in the transmission may be missing bolts. As a result, transmission fluid could leak and eventually cause the transmission to stop working. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels.

Why it matters

A transmission fluid leak onto a hot surface can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, a loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the transmission start-stop accumulator. It will be replaced if any bolts are found missing.

22,911 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019449 · manufacturer campaign N192221960

6 September 2019

Transport Canada lists: Malibu 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L turbo engine, a software error in the engine control module may disable the fuel injectors. This could cause the engine not to start. In rare cases, this could also cause the engine to suddenly stall without warning.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the engine control module.

4,656 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2018461 · manufacturer campaign 18279

30 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: Lacrosse 2018–2019 · XTS 2018–2019 · Bolt Ev 2018 · Cruze 2018–2019 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will bleed the rear brakes.

19,385 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2018289 · manufacturer campaign 18188

1 June 2018

Transport Canada lists: Colorado 2018 · Equinox 2018 · Malibu 2018 · Acadia 2018 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a joint on the high-pressure fuel pump may have been improperly welded during the manufacturing process. Over time, this could cause the weld to crack and create a potential fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of fire, causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump and high-pressure fuel pipe.

73 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 68% of 172 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
181 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu at 7.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 181 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,418 in fuel, producing roughly 3,604 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.