2010 Chevrolet Malibu User Reviews

Pros

Styling is modern and sleek

Cons

Rattles and abnormal sounds plus interior is cheap and cheesy

Purchased As New

My mistake was buying the advertising lie that Chevrolet had improved their quality and trying a GM vehicle again. I should have known better. The Malibu LTZ looks very nice from the exterior, but unfortunately that's as good as it gets. Mine rattles from the passenger side front end when turning a righthand corner at certain speeds and when going up freeway on-ramps. There is also a strange noise - kind of a grind-squeal - from the engine compartment when the transmission is in reverse or neutral. The interior does not hold up well. It is made of poor grades of plastic and the smaller components are flimsy and I think will tend to break over time. The gas mileage is generally good on the highway (27mpg - 2.4L 4cyl) but less so in normal commute driving (around 16-17mpg for my 35 mile suburban commute). I can not recommend the Malibu LTZ - unless you'd like to buy mine from me (please).

If you absolutely want a Malibu for the styling then I suggest you lease it, because this car is not built to last and the noises and annoyances will drive you nuts with time.