2012 Chevrolet Malibu

VIN 1C3CDZBGXCN165839

Typical market price

$7,973

6 comparable listings

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Last listed by Twin Lakes Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

Monticello, IN 46035

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu

VIN 1C3CDZBGXCN165839

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Market price range

Based on 6 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 23, 2026

Below market

$6,448

Middle of range

$7,973

Above market

$11,595

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1C3CDZBGXCN165839

Engine

3.6L · V6

Horsepower

283

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

FCA US LLC

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,790 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 26 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Chevrolet Malibu likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,950

Insurance $4,463

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $20,413

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.

Overall

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD

3 recall campaigns on this model year

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SEAT BELTS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012.

NHTSA campaign 15V269000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles…

NHTSA campaign 14V252000
STEERING

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167,…

NHTSA campaign 14E044000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu over the last 6 months — the market firmed $586 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$6,083
May 2026	$6,376
June 2026	$6,499
July 2026	$5,995
August 2026	$6,150
September 2026	$6,669

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As of September 23, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu in this catalog, the 2012 Nissan Sentra has the lowest median asking price ($5,600, 159 listings with photos) and the 2012 Honda Civic the highest ($8,900, 984 listings).

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu

All trims · United States

$6,376

Comparison catalog median · 278 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$5,600

Median asking price · 159 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$4,699–$6,985

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Chevrolet Malibu All trims	$6,376	$4,990–$7,995	278
2012 Hyundai Elantra All trims	$6,500	$5,495–$7,995	245
2012 Mini Hardtop All trims	$7,249	$5,990–$8,499	119
2012 Honda Civic All trims	$8,900	$6,999–$10,490	984
2012 Nissan Versa All trims	$5,725	$4,765–$6,995	162
2012 Nissan Sentra All trims	$5,600	$4,699–$6,985	159

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