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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1G1ZG57N294116803

Trim

Engine

3.5L · V6

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2009

Made by

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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

Window sticker

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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 2009 Chevrolet Malibu likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,950

Insurance $7,395

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $23,345

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu has 6 recall campaigns as of July 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.

6 recall campaigns on this model year

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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

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn…

NHTSA campaign 14V153000
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 2009 Chevrolet Malibu from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Chevrolet Malibu over the last 6 months — the market firmed $138 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$5,422
April 2026	$5,996
May 2026	$5,999
June 2026	$5,545
July 2026	$5,790
August 2026	$5,560

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS (this car)	—	0	—
2010 Toyota Camry	$7,000	3	—
2010 Honda Accord	$9,995	3	—
2011 Hyundai Sonata	$5,074	2	—
2007 Toyota Prius	$6,145	2	—

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2007–2009

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2009	103	$5,291	100%	128,707 mi
2008	54	$4,398	83%	141,932 mi
2007	39	$4,195	79%	130,885 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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