2023 Chevrolet Malibu MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu is rated 30 mpg combined in the one gas version EPA tested.
EPA fuel economy
2023 Chevrolet Malibu · 1 EPA-tested versionEPA rating
30MPG combined
27 city 35 highway
$2,100 a year to fuel
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · CVT
Best version saves $500 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs about $2,100 a year. Compared with 2022, the best gas version is down 2 mpg.
One of the best Malibu years by owner complaints
The 2023 drew 21 owner complaints in its first three years, against 43 for a typical Malibu year since 2016. No open NHTSA investigation names it, and it has no recall telling owners not to drive or to park outside.
Years to avoid: 2013 and 2016 to 2018; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Malibu year rankedThe 2023 Malibu's recalls and problems
Every 2023 Malibu version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · CVT
EPA listing: Malibu |
30 mpg | 27 / 35 | $2,100 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · CVT | $2,000 | $10,000 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Chevrolet Malibu MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 26 to 32 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2025); highest in 2019. Hybrid: 46 mpg (2016 to 2019).
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2023: gas 30 mpg · hybrid not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29 | – |
| 2011 | 26 | – |
| 2012 | 26 | – |
| 2013 | 29 | – |
| 2014 | 29 | – |
| 2015 | 29 | – |
| 2016 | 30 | 46 |
| 2017 | 30 | 46 |
| 2018 | 30 | 46 |
| 2019 | 32 | 46 |
| 2020 | 32 | – |
| 2021 | 32 | – |
| 2022 | 32 | – |
| 2023 | 30 | – |
| 2024 | 31 | – |
| 2025 | 31 | – |
Every Malibu year's ratings in one table
How the 2023 Malibu compares
2023 midsize sedans covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2023 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
52 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,200 |
Best: hybrid |
52 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,200 |
Best: hybrid |
48 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,300 |
Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 |
Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 |
Chevrolet Malibu This page Best: gas |
30 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 |
2023 Malibu recalls and complaints
Questions
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2023 Chevrolet Malibu version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2023 Malibu's MPG compare with the 2022?
For 2023, the best gas version is rated 30 mpg, down 2 from 32.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.