2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS 1LS
1G1ZB5ST3JF278274
FAIR PRICE
· within $292 of the typical market price
Charleston, SC
This 2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS 1LS is listed at $11,397 with 92,466 miles in Charleston, SC.
Market price range
Based on 141 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026This vehicle: $11,397 — within $292 of the typical market price ($11,689)
Asking $11,397 · typical market price $11,689 · based on 141 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1G1ZB5ST3JF278274, spanning 12 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Motor Company | Charleston, SC 29407 | $11,397 | 92,466 mi | 2026-05-31 |
| Windham Motor Company | 29407 | $11,998 | 92,466 mi | 2026-05-29 |
| Windham Select | Charleston, SC 29407 | $10,998 | 92,466 mi | 2026-05-20 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Motor Company | Charleston, SC 29407 | $12,397 | 92,466 mi | 2026-05-31 |
| Windham Select | Charleston, SC 29407 | $11,998 | 92,466 mi | 2026-05-20 |
| CarMax Buford | Buford, GA 30519 | $15,998 | 77,136 mi | 2025-05-22 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1G1ZB5ST3JF278274- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
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Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Chevrolet Malibu likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
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Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has 6 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2018 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD
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AIR BAGSGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V400000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles,…NHTSA campaign 18V576000
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse,…NHTSA campaign 18V358000
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 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Malibu over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,000 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $11,995 |
| April 2026 | $12,000 |
| May 2026 | $12,084 |
| June 2026 | $12,422 |
| July 2026 | $12,495 |
| August 2026 | $12,995 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS 1LS (this car) | $11,397 | 141 | — |
| 2020 Toyota Camry | $17,997 | 15 | +$6,600 |
| 2018 Honda Accord | $18,542 | 14 | +$7,145 |
| 2016 Toyota Corolla | $16,016 | 12 | +$4,619 |
| 2017 Ford Fusion | $11,932 | 9 | +$535 |
| 2016 Honda Civic | $17,320 | 9 | +$5,923 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 6 · 2016–2025What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,342 | $20,840 | 100% | 42,506 mi |
| 2024 | 3,840 | $19,400 | 93% | 54,718 mi |
| 2023 | 2,134 | $17,497 | 84% | 70,077 mi |
| 2022 | 1,086 | $16,802 | 81% | 72,164 mi |
| 2021 | 541 | $14,998 | 72% | 86,589 mi |
| 2020 | 918 | $13,990 | 67% | 89,094 mi |
| 2019 | 632 | $12,999 | 62% | 97,349 mi |
| 2018 | 760 | $12,492 | 60% | 101,680 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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