2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS 1SP

VIN 1G1ZG5ST1MF040879

This 2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS 1SP is listed at $17,297 in Lansing, IL.

ABOVE TYPICAL $747 above typical price Asking $17,297 · typical market price $16,550 · based on 60 comparable same-build listings.

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Reported accidents & damage
Title brands — salvage, flood, lemon
Odometer readings over time
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Sedan 1.5L V4 FWD Gasoline

$6 one-time

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Market Price Range

Below market

$12,984

Typical price

$16,550

Above market

$19,398

Based on 60 comparable same-build listings.

This vehicle: $17,297 — $747 above the typical market price ($16,550)

Market data as of August 16, 2026

See all 2021 Chevrolet Malibu prices — typical $16,550 →

Vehicle Decode

Body: Sedan/Saloon
Engine: 1.5L · V4 · Gasoline
Drive: FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Trans: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Doors: 4
Made by: GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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Safety

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

Price history for this VIN

Price increased $600 (+3.6%) over 6 months.

Feb 19, 2026 · $16,697 Aug 15, 2026 · $17,297

Asking prices recorded across 9 listing dates for VIN 1G1ZG5ST1MF040879, spanning 6 months.

Safety & ownership

The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 32 MPG.

Recall campaigns

recall campaigns on this model year

SEAT BELTS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 21V649000
SEATS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 22V359000

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

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Overall: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Frontal crash: ★★★★★ 5/5
Side crash: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Rollover: ★★★★☆ 4/5

Tested configuration: 2021 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD

EPA fuel economy (MPG)

City

Highway

Combined

Est. fuel cost: $1,450/year

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 32 MPG combined.

Model-level data for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.

Active listings

Full listing history on VehiSales →

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed
Guaranteed Motor Cars - Lansing	Lansing, IL 60438	$17,297	—	2026-08-15
Guaranteed Motor Cars	Palos Hills, IL 60465	$17,674	66,926 mi	2026-02-20

Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed
Guaranteed Motor Cars - Lansing	Lansing, IL 60438	$15,547	66,926 mi	2026-04-10
Guaranteed Motor Cars-Palos Hills	Palos Hills, IL 60465	$17,297	66,926 mi	2026-02-20
Guaranteed Motor Cars	Palos Hills, IL 60465	$15,959	66,926 mi	2026-02-20

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Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$308

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,730 down

Amount financed

$15,567

Total interest

$2,913

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