Used value estimate
2018 Chevrolet Malibu value
By Hari Vinayak · Updated 2026-06-12
Quick answer
A 2018 Chevrolet Malibu in good condition with average mileage (about 100,000 miles) is worth roughly $10,450 in a private-party sale — a fair range of $9,600 to $11,300, or about $12,000 at a dealer. Note: 2018 is a flagged year for this model (2016–2018 (1.5T)) — Oil consumption and turbo failures on the small turbo — the engine to skip without records. Expect to pay at the lower end and budget for that risk.
Estimated value by mileage
Good condition, clean title. Mileage is the biggest single factor at this age.
| Mileage | Miles | Fair value | Private party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower mileage | 68,000 | $12,050 | $11,100–$13,000 |
| Average mileage | 100,000 | $10,450 | $9,600–$11,300 |
| Higher mileage | 136,000 | $8,650 | $7,950–$9,350 |
Is 2018 a good year to buy?
2018 is a flagged year (2016–2018 (1.5T)): Oil consumption and turbo failures on the small turbo — the engine to skip without records.
See all Chevrolet Malibu years to avoidWhat to check before you pay
- 2016+ 1.5T: oil consumption and turbo failures — check oil level, listen for turbo whine, look for blue smoke on startup
- 2013–2015 2.5L: stop/start system glitches and some starter complaints — watch the restart behavior at lights
- 2016+: occasional transmission shudder on 6-speed cars — feel for vibration at light throttle
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