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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  Malibu as company car - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By cjt - October 14 - 4:00 pm

  I chose to get an 09 Malibu LT2 for my company vehicle, and Im very happy with it. Ive put over 40,000 miles on within 10 months and never had a problem. It is full of luxury options, and is sporty and comfortable to drive. In the past Ive driven a 03 Jetta, 08 Grand Prix, and then this Malibu. The Malibu is my favorite by far. Overall, it just feels solidly constructed and of very high quality.

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  satisfied owner - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By chev owner - October 13 - 9:08 pm

  I have put 4500 miles on this car in less than 3 mo. Beautiful car. Exterior is as good as any European model. Interior is great. Took awhile to get use to the 6 spd auto trans its ok now. Think the 2.4engine might be a little too small for the tranny. If I was to do again would get larger engine. Fuel mileage not as good as advertised. Only 27-28 highway. Sort of unhappy about the fuel mileage as this is the main reason I purchased the car. I drive 60 miles highway per day. Best ever got was 30mpg. Very few things I would change. Love my chevy anyway.

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  Still lacking milage and room - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Clint - October 12 - 11:25 am

  I love to support my American Cars but when I got a job traveling the east coast I opted to buy a Honda Accord. Recently our company forced us to use rental cars and we are stuck with this malibu. After driving around 500-680miles on a tank of gas to going to 400-475miles I was less than impressed. Im 64" and this car is less roomy than my Accord.I feel extremely cramped while im sitting here typing this headed to florida from North Carolina (co-worker driving 1st shift). The car looks nice and runs well. Interior not so pretty but its a rental so Ill suffice. The radio is lacking features also. Steering is much sloppier than the accord. It does have a smooth ride too.

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  Awesome Car - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Scott - October 10 - 11:29 pm

  Ive had this car for 8 months and love everything about it. The styling and quality are great and its perfect for a family of four. I also had the unfortunate experience of having another driver run a red light and hit my front end going about 30 mph. The Malibu performed quite admirably in the accident, definitely living up to the 5-star rating it received in crash tests. Thankfully, I walked away unharmed and my Chevy dealer was able to fix the car completely within a couple weeks. So far, I havent noticed anything different about the car since the accident, which was four months ago. The performance of this car, before, during and after the accident has been great !

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  Not as good as I thought - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Lynn - October 9 - 10:42 pm

  This car is not for people who drive in the country. The paint allows common driving on grid roads to take the paint off down to the steel, chips the windows and lights. The open hubcaps allow mud to get next to the wheel and causes a shimmy in the steering wheel. The trunk is alot smaller then my 2005 Malibu, the ride is good but the tires do not have traction.

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  Buy American - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By ken - October 9 - 7:05 pm

  Bought this Malibu after owning a 2004 version. The car is well built it has not made any visits to the dealer. I average about 29 mpg overall. The 6 speed auto is a must. A great car from GM

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  Best car ever - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By gramps99 - October 4 - 9:09 pm

  Bought new in January 2009. I was attracted by the exterior styling, the two tone interior and the fuel economy. I like the quiet ride and overall feel of the car. With 9,500 miles on the car there are absolutely no problems. Fuel economy is better than the EPA rated. I live in a rural area & my city driving has very few stops. I keep an Excel spreadsheet for fuel economy and the calculated economy is even better than the readings on the dash. The lifetime fuel economy so far is 30.4 mpg overall. The 2.4 engine is quiet and reasonable for acceleration (not a hot rod).

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  Too Much Good Stuff - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By krs3087 - October 4 - 8:26 pm

  Absolutely love my new malibu! Last 09 on the lot...Handles well, plenty of get up and go, and I love the exterior design. I look forward to every drive I take.

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  Great Car - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Greg - October 1 - 4:58 pm

  We have owned this Mailbu for 5 months and love it. People constantly come up and compliment the car. I have owned several GM cars and I cannot understand why some people dont like them. They have all been good cars with lots of miles on them. However this Malibu is the best yet. I get well over 30 MPG on the highway and 23-25 in the city. Remote start is great...

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  Very Happy - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
  By bfair - September 19 - 8:27 am

  I was a Honda man for years. My company requires that we drive an American Auto for business. After looking at all my options and driving many different cars, the Malibu won. I am extremely happy with what the Malibu offers and look forward to the many miles we will travel together.