2021 Chevrolet Malibu market value, prices & key facts
What dealers are asking for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu right now, from 191 current listings at 175 dealerships across 36 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.
Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 6, 2026 · not sold prices
2021 Chevrolet Malibu key facts
- Body style
- Sedan
- Powertrains
- Gas
- Engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrains
- FWD
- EPA MPG (city / hwy / combined)
- 22–29 / 33–36 / 26–32
- Fuel
- Regular
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Trims / series (decoded from listed VINs)
- LT (1LT) and RS (1SP)
- Assembly country (listed VINs)
- United States
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
- NHTSA safety recalls
- 2 recall campaigns
2021 Chevrolet Malibu overview
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu is a sedan, offered with gas powertrains (FWD). EPA ratings for its 2 tested versions range 26–32 MPG combined. NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall and lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. AutosXchange has 191 listed now, with a median asking price of $13,500 and median 100,547 miles.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu: the market right now
Half of the 191 listings ask between $11,604 and $15,850.
New vs. used (by odometer)
Top cities by supply
2021 Chevrolet Malibu: asking price vs. mileage
On the trend line, every 10,000 more miles goes with about $690 lower asking price.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu: how asking prices are spread
Half of listings ask between $11,604 and $15,850; the most common band is $14,000–$16,000 (46 listings).
2021 Chevrolet Malibu: listings by state (top 10)
Florida has the most, with 19 listings (10% of 191).
2021 Chevrolet Malibu: listings by trim (top 3)
LT is the most-listed trim (91 listings); RS has the highest median asking price of these, $15,112.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu for sale now: best value first
2021 Chevrolet Malibu EPA fuel economy by version
| EPA version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City / Hwy / Comb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear… | FWD | Regular | 29 / 36 / 32 |
| Malibu | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 / 33 / 26 |
2021 Chevrolet Malibu safety ratings & recalls
2 recall campaigns on file; best overall rating 4 of 5 stars.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
- SEATSNHTSA campaign 22V359000 · reported May 19, 2022
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
- SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERSNHTSA campaign 21V649000 · reported August 20, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu price activity & trends
Tracked daily since Nov 5, 2026; data as of Nov 6, 12:35 PM UTC. ▲ ▼ show the direction of change.
Latest market activity
- Price-cut activity: #2321 of 2,969 cohorts nationally over 7 days (0% of 168 listings cut).
- Price-cut activity: #2321 of 2,969 cohorts nationally over 30 days (0% of 168 listings cut).
Since Nov 5: 0% of 168 listings cut (average —), 0 new, 0 removed from sale.
Compare by location
| Location | Listings | Median asking | vs. national | Cut in 7 days | Avg cut | Same-car 7d | New / removed 7d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 168 | $13,672 | — | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
| The South | 86 | $13,193 | ▼ −3.5% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
| The Midwest | 48 | $13,784 | ▲ +0.8% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
Daily trend chart: one point per day since tracking began; it appears after the second day of tracking.
Chevrolet Malibu market data by model year
- 2025 Malibu270 · $19.6k
- 2024 Malibu538 · $18.5k
- 2023 Malibu432 · $15.5k
- 2022 Malibu275 · $15.2k
- 2021 Malibu191 · $13.5k
- 2020 Malibu310 · $12.7k
- 2019 Malibu161 · $11k
- 2018 Malibu295 · $10.3k
- 2017 Malibu204 · $9.5k
- 2016 Malibu237 · $8.9k
- 2015 Malibu155 · $7.7k
- 2014 Malibu98 · $7k
- 2013 Malibu140 · $6.9k
- 2012 Malibu94 · $5.5k
- 2011 Malibu64 · $5.7k
- 2010 Malibu52 · $5.5k
- 2009 Malibu37 · $5.5k
- 2008 Malibu18 · $5.9k
- 2007 Malibu12 · $4k
- 2006 Malibu11 · $5.4k
- 2005 Malibu10 · $5k
- 2004 Malibu2 · $3.6k
- 2003 Malibu1 · $6k
- 2002 Malibu1 · $3k
- 2001 Malibu3 · $5k
- 2000 Malibu1 · $2.8k
- 1999 Malibu1 · $2k
- 1998 Malibu1 · $2.7k
2021 Chevrolet Malibu for sale by city
- Chevrolet Malibu in Houston, TX68
- Chevrolet Malibu in Detroit, MI66
- Chevrolet Malibu in Jacksonville, FL44
- Chevrolet Malibu in Chicago, IL40
- Chevrolet Malibu in Columbus, OH40
- Chevrolet Malibu in Indianapolis, IN33
- Chevrolet Malibu in Phoenix, AZ30
- Chevrolet Malibu in Denver, CO30
- Chevrolet Malibu in Omaha, NE26
- Chevrolet Malibu in Las Vegas, NV26
- Chevrolet Malibu in Miami, FL23
- Chevrolet Malibu in Bedford, VA23
- Chevrolet Malibu in Pensacola, FL22
- Chevrolet Malibu in Albuquerque, NM22
- Chevrolet Malibu in Alvin, TX22
- Chevrolet Malibu in Toledo, OH18
- Chevrolet Malibu in Sacramento, CA17
- Chevrolet Malibu in Charlotte, NC17
- Chevrolet Malibu in Oklahoma City, OK17
- Chevrolet Malibu in Tucson, AZ15
- Chevrolet Malibu in Tampa, FL15
- Chevrolet Malibu in Fort Wayne, IN15
- Chevrolet Malibu in Saint Louis, MO15
- Chevrolet Malibu in Greensboro, NC15
- Chevrolet Malibu in San Antonio, TX15
- Chevrolet Malibu in Marrero, LA13
- Chevrolet Malibu in Hollywood, FL12
- Chevrolet Malibu in Birmingham, AL11
- Chevrolet Malibu in Plainfield, IN11
- Chevrolet Malibu in Amarillo, TX11
- Chevrolet Malibu in Corpus Christi, TX11
- Chevrolet Malibu in Tacoma, WA11
- Chevrolet Malibu in Warren, MI10
- Chevrolet Malibu in Raleigh, NC10
- Chevrolet Malibu in Memphis, TN10
- Chevrolet Malibu in Bakersfield, CA9
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking price of a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
- Across 191 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu is $13,500. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $9,500 and $18,433. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
- How many Chevrolet Malibu are for sale?
- AutosXchange currently lists 191 vehicles from 175 dealerships in 36 states.
- What mileage is typical for a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
- The median odometer reading is 100,547 miles; the middle half of listings show between 76,042 and 118,276 miles (191 listings with a published odometer).
- What is a fair asking price for a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
- Half of current listings ask between $11,604 and $15,850 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $13,500. Compare mileage, trim, condition and the vehicle history report before deciding; AutosXchange figures are asking prices, not sold prices.
- Where are the most Chevrolet Malibu for sale?
- Florida has the most current listings (19), followed by Michigan (17).
AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.