Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu undergoes a number of key changes. The six-speed automatic becomes more widely available with the four-cylinder engine, and the four is now standard instead of the V6 on the top-level LTZ trim. Bluetooth connectivity also debuts as an option, while stability control becomes standard across the lineup. Power-adjustable pedals are no longer offered.

• Strong performance from V6, excellent ride and handling balance, roomy cabin, comfortable seats, high crash test scores, solid fit and finish.

• Some subpar cabin materials, no rear center armrest, fussy manual-shift feature, a few key luxury features are unavailable.

User Reviews:

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  Best Chevrolet Product Ever - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By BillP - September 28 - 10:03 pm

  I purchased this car just over a month ago. I absolutely love this car. Ive been a Chevy fan a long time, but admit in 2005 I strayed and bought a new Honda because Chevy at that time didnt provide what I believed to be a quality product in a car. This car is absolutely one of the best handling, best looking, best built cars Ive ever driven. I have the 2.4 cylinder, but the performance is as if a 6 cylinder is under the hood! It is so quiet, sometimes I cant believe its running. I love the looks of the instrument cluster, very nostalgic. I love driving the car and have to literally pry it away from the wife to do so, since its her car. I am glad I came back to Chevrolet.

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  See Ya Toyota! - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By pamemake - September 2 - 4:26 pm

  After much research and model shopping I finally made it into my local Chevy dealer. I took the Malibu 4 cylinder for a test drive and really liked it, until I took the 6 cylinder for a test drive. Wow! What a smooth ride. Very comfortable and tight. The car handled our pot-holes very nicely during the test drive. The ride was supple and controlled and the noise level was very very low. The car handled like a vehicle that should cost much more. Nicely appointed and fun to drive. I touch the gas and I go! No lag in the 6 cylinder. The 4 cylinder was a little laggy for me. After my test drive, I wanted the 6 cylinder. My Prius was boring and low powered and I couldnt wait to trade it in.

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  Grood Decision - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Randy - August 25 - 11:40 am

  I liked the malibu when it first came out but had to wait for my lease to end. Wanted a sedan and really like GM design Came down to saturn aura, pontiac g6 and malibu, I never owned a chevy but when i drove one i was hooked.The price i got it for was great I have owned maybe 20 new cars but for some reason this one really excites me!! I examined this car inside and out over and under and could find no flaws Color me satisfied

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  Great car - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By silverbullet - July 30 - 5:50 pm

  Checked out the Saturn Aura as well. I worked for Saturn for a year and had driven the 08 Aura very often, great car I knew it would be my next. Once 0% was offered almost across the board for GM it was down to the Aura XR 4cyl vs. the Malibu LT2. The one thing I can say from my experience driving this car is if you are looking into 4cyl the 6 speed is a must. The original 2008 4 cyl 4 speed was loud! Pitted local Saturn dealership vs. Chevy dealership and went with who had the better bottom line out the door pricing. I will admit I liked the subtle differences of the Malibu interior, especially the suede leather and leather around the shifter to make clean up easier.

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  GM finally gets it right this time - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Les - April 27 - 6:33 am

  Purchased this vehicle about a month ago and now have 1300 miles on the odometer. Fuel economy in combined city/highway driving has so far been below expectations at about 24 MPG. - the same as on my 6-cylinder BMW which is much more powerful. The car handles well and is very quiet. The black suede cloth interior is attractive and comfortable. The faux wood trim is tastefully done and understated. The dashboard controls are easy to use but I would have preferred to have the trip computer information made accessable and cleared by pushing and holding in the headlight stalk instead of looking for the right buttons to push.

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  Love by New Malibu - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Nathan - February 11 - 8:16 pm

  I am a young married professional that just made my first "new" car purchase in Feb 2009, while upgrading from a small model car. I love this car. It is great to drive, its comfortable in the interior, everything is convenient to get to, the trunk seems huge, and I think the exterior design is amazing. This does not look like a Chevy. After owning a Honda Civic, I told myself Id never buy a domestic car again, until they started building better quality. Well, the Malibu actually answered this maxim before I thought it would. The fuel economy is just okay, but thats also coming from someone that just got out of a 97 Civic that was still getting 31mpg. I 100% recommend the Malibu.

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  Pleasantly Surprised - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Dave - April 25 - 4:40 pm

  Even though I just purchased this car a few days ago I am totally amazed. Im 58 yrs. Old and have had many new cars in my driving years. In the short time Ive had it I have never felt about a car like this Malibu. It not only looks like a more expensive car it rides like one too. Its so comfortable and quiet. It has lots of extras as standard equipment. And geez, its so quiet on the road. I actually call it my limo. Great job Chevrolet ! Oh yes, it gets great gas mileage too. I traded a 2005 corolla for this and on the average my average mileage for the corolla was 31-33 mpg. For the Malibu in similar driving Im averaging with the 4 cylinder just over 27 mpg.

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  2009 Malibu LT - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By keli - March 24 - 3:59 pm

  Ive owned this car for 6 years and 90k miles. Door locks replaced plus regular maintenance. It rides great and still looks good. Instead of trading up I just brought it in for scratch removal and some cosmetic repairs. In the winter its good in the snow with snow tires. Average 25mpg.

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  Love it - (the 3.6L V6 model) - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By BB - March 7 - 5:26 am

  I owned a base model Malibu previously - and knew that they were reliable cars. This time, I wanted the nicest car I could get. Heated leather seats, remote start, and sunroof were on the top of my list. I expected to pay $30K for this car. Husband got it for $24K. Its quiet, looks classy, and is fun to drive. A good choice all around.

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  6 months with my LT2 Malibu - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By George - February 22 - 6:33 pm

  I bought this car September 30th and drove 5200 miles so far. A good friend bought the Honda EX-L and the Malibu interior is quieter. The onboard computer told me my right rear tire was low, 19 lbs, and when I got home and check it was exactly right. This is something the Honda does not offer as well. The competitors do offer 18 gallon tanks and perhaps a bit better MPG but not enough to trade the pros of this car in for. If I could do it all over I would have bought the Malibu in the 4 cylinder engine due to GM not increasing the gas tank size when increasing the engine size. This is a major oversite on GMs part, in my honest opinion.