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Here’s When 2024 Chevy Malibu Production Will End

With production of the 2024 model year kicking off back in July 2023, the Chevy Malibu continues to soldier on relatively unchanged amid resurgence in sales figures. Now, GM Authority has learned when the 2024 Chevy Malibu is scheduled to end production.

Sources familiar with the matter tell GM Authority that production of 2024 Malibu is currently scheduled to conclude on May 30th, 2024. Of course, it’s important to note that this is a tentative date, and subject to change if General Motors deems it necessary.

Looking forward, the start of regular production (SORP) of the 2025 Malibu has not yet been locked in, per GM Authority sources. However, there will be a Malibu for the 2025 model year, and it will likely be a carryover model without any major changes. More specifically, a refresh is unlikely given that no camouflaged Malibu prototypes have yet been spotted by GM Authority on U.S. roads.

Rear-three-quarter view of 2024 Chevy Malibu.

As previously mentioned, the Malibu has seen its sales numbers explode in the last year or so. In just the past quarter, the Bow Tie brand’s sedan saw the second-highest jump in shares of its segment.

Sales Numbers - Midsize Mainstream Sedans - Q3 2023 - USA

MODEL Q3 23 / Q3 22 Q3 23 Q3 22 Q3 23 SHARE Q3 22 SHARE YTD 23 / YTD 22 YTD 23 YTD 22
HONDA ACCORD +74.29% 52,357 30,041 26% 18% +37.79% 152,202 110,463
TOYOTA CAMRY -4.50% 50,595 52,978 25% 31% +1.67% 217,975 214,403
CHEVROLET MALIBU +53.86% 33,280 21,630 16% 13% +39.66% 111,449 79,799
NISSAN ALTIMA +6.39% 29,270 27,512 14% 16% -12.83% 92,511 106,122
KIA K5 +2.44% 18,697 18,251 9% 11% -7.41% 49,594 53,563
HYUNDAI SONATA -36.03% 10,007 15,643 5% 9% +5.97% 37,341 35,238
SUBARU LEGACY +58.83% 7,662 4,824 4% 3% +14.35% 19,622 17,159
TOTAL +18.14% 201,868 170,879 +10.37% 680,694 616,747

On a year-over-year basis, the Malibu saw the highest increase in sales from November 2022 to November 2023.

As a reminder, the current 2024 Malibu is only available with one drivetrain configuration, consisting of the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LFV gasoline engine, rated at 163 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, mated to GM’s continuously variable automatic transmission.

Previously, the Malibu lineup featured an additional engine option, the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG, rated at 250 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, matched to the GM nine-speed automatic transmission. Unfortunately, this powertrain combination was dropped as the Premier trim level was replaced with the 2LT in the 2023 Malibu.

In regard to structure, the Chevy Malibu rides on the GM E2 platform, while production takes place at the GM Fairfax plant in Kansas City.

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Comments

  1. Are you telling me that it might stay the same for 2025? It’s about to be 10 years GM and you still haven’t changed a simple car that’s just so disappointing to me.

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    1. 2016 is the first year for this generation- since then we had Covid-chip shortage and manpower shortage, gas has gone down to 1.50$ and up to 5.50$., the EV craze has peaked and waned a bit. GM has nearly exited the sedan market(23% of the car market down from 50% 15 years ago) if the prices for SUVs was not 40k+, and interest rates over 10% then these sales numbers would be dramatically revised.

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    2. GM might be learning that if it ain’t broke don’t fix it like Toyota does. You don’t have to change things every 2 years. Just find the engines weak point and make it reliable. I hate they removed the 2.0 and the 9 speed.

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  2. This is the last Chevy sedan made by GM,and I have owned 4 of them and I am driving one now. For the money this car has been fantastic. It is easy to drive, the LT model has enough in the package to know you have a good car. This car is great on gas mileage. It is no wonder the sales are up for the Malibu. When GM stopped making the Impala and the Cruise there were little options for people who still like to have a Chevy sedan. The only reason it may not be around much longer is the profit margin is far less than an Escalade, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado. Not everyone can afford those vehicles and if gas goes back up in price watch people get out of them quickly. When the rebates on EV’s end who can afford a $100,000 Hummer? Not me and don’t want an electric anyway!

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    1. The consumer’s didnt drive the pivot towards CUVs, the Automakers did. They did this for one reason only, profit margins. They can take a highroofed styled version of a compact sedan that is equal or less cost to maufacturer than it’s sedan orginated counter-part. The CUVs sell for 20-40% more because 30-60 year old, predominantly female, consumers “percieve” them as being SUVs, and therefore spend more money on them.

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  3. Quit stalling the updated version of the Malibu, there are people interested in the new Malibu and would be ordering one, I’m one of them and I’m not interested in buying the outdated one. Give us choices on engines also.

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  4. My 18 Impala base 4 cylinder is fantastic. Sporty simple. Great gas mileage. Bad idea shutting that line down. I might go look at the Malibu. Why not.

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  5. A competitive large four door sedan, with at least a V-6 or 300 hp is what America needs.. Europe, Korea, Japan make and sell them…..The sales figures support my position that people in America want a good four door sedan….. GM should get the message one of these days….

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    1. 300hp sedans start at 50,000$ the Malibu 25,000

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      1. The current Camry starts at $33,000 for the TRD Camry. The K5 GT and Sonata N-Line almost have 300 hp for around $35,000. The Genesis G70 with the same engine with actual 300 hp starts at $42,000. There’s the Lexus IS with the 311 hp naturally aspirated V6 for $41,000. The Cadillac CT4 starts at $46,000 and Cadillac CT5 starts at $48,000. Both come in well above 300 hp. The latter comes with a pair of turbos and a V6. If Cadillac can make a pair of luxury sedans for less than $50,000. Then Chevy can make a non-luxury, non-sport sedan for around $35,000. $37,000 so that it comes with AWD.

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  6. They might start at $50k, 300 hp sedans, but they don’t have to. Chevy could produce one at a reasonable price. If the V-6 in my Terrain didn’t cost $50k, then a V-6 in a Chevy could be similarly priced, even lower possibly (if GM didn’t keep selling out to Unions)

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  7. Why did they stop making station wagons? My 1980 Malibu wagon was fantastic once we replaced the leaky V-6 with a V-8. My favorite car of all the ones I’ve had.

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  8. All of you people are gm clown fan bois. What is really the difference between the malibu and the blazer? Nothing really other than more options available on the blazer. Why have a sedan or a station wagon when you can have a crossover that is pretty much the same as both of them? gm was hoping the malibu sales would die off so they could quit making it, but people keep buying it so gm is milking it like Dodge did the Grand Caravan.

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    1. Malibu makes practical sense in a world pushing SUVs and EVs down our throats. Some of us don’t need or want that much. Styling is unique, with timeless lines that standout in the crowd. I don’t mind a 4-cylinder, today’s 4s outperform the inline sixes I grew up with, but GM has lost me as a fan simply for all the overstressed turbos. Should stick to what they know and do right.

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    2. Because not everyone wants (or needs) an SUV – myself included.

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  9. What’s the difference? You don’t know the difference between an SuV and a sedan? Not everyone likes these vehicles they are pushing on the industry. Style, don’t. Need step stools vs or ladders to clean the style less whatever you call them. Just a car guy not a truck guy or crossover or whatever. No need for clown insert either. Merry Christmas.

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  10. They were headed all EV but that is faltering and once again Mother Mary has been caught with her panties down, they need to scramble to get another ICE one out instead of dragging their heels.

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  11. Thanks you practical and historic car guys out there. I’ve owned every type four wheel (and some two wheel) vehicles…. all ICE powered…… maybe 250 through my driving years…..I’ve got a classic IH Travelall, a Jeep for around the mountain village, a Corvette for the open road, a Caddy FOUR door sedan for comfort and a GMC Terrain to go to coffee three days a week with the car guys. Style is important or we’d all be driving Soviet boxes…. and please stop the egg shaped cross-overs….

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  12. People always complain that vehicles aren’t updated often enough, but I say when you get it right, like the current Malibu, leave it alone. Besides, it’s updated with better lighting and other details, it’s an icon and never looked better. Few complain about how it works. Have concerns about the new 1.5 turbo/CVT combo holding up, given the failed 1.4, but at least it’s not a turbo-3 or BEV. We will see. Perhaps I should find a slightly older V6 in case my 12yo Sonic ever shows its age.

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  13. GM really needs to do something about this car. A compact Toyota Corolla has more hp than a midsize Malibu and has standard LED headlights

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  14. I love my Malibu. I have 2017 108000 miles on it now. Never been in the shop. I’ve been holding my breath for a redesign and am super happy it has stayed in production this long. I’d consider buying a new 2024 but I don’t like CVT’s and want a bit more zip in my next car. I appreciate that I can get a new car for $25k. Looking at the chart of sales figures for the Camry and Accord and also considering they have hybrid models and sport models, I can safely assume there is a mix of those in the sales figures. I would literally go to the dealership tomorrow and buy a new 2024 at $35k+ if it had the 2.0 turbo, 9 speed combo and wouldn’t even blink. Also, would like to see an AWD option. And I’d be proud to drive it! I will drive Chevy’s til I die and I don’t want an SUV. I’m a car guy. I like low and fast. Mother Mary needs to pay attention. I truly believe Malibu would be easily capable of a significantly larger market share if they would refresh and dress it up a bit. There is no reason that this car can’t out class and out value Camry and Accord. It’s time to knock those two off their pedestals ! I know I’m not the only one.

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  15. My wife’s last two DD has been the top of the line Malibu with the 2 L turbo motors. A really nice car for the money.

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  16. Not all of us want SUVs. First you kill the Impala and now the Malibu. I guess I’ll be buying an Honda Accord.

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    1. This is why I left the “Big 3”, and went to imports. I have no desire to own an SUV. I don’t live an “active, outdoorsy” lifestyle. I don’t make frequent runs to Home Depot. I don’t have kids or a family to lug around. And I really don’t need (or want) all that extra space. I just want a solid, reliable, 4-door sedan. Apparently, that’s too much to ask for from GM, Ford, or Chrysler. So now, the imports have me a customer.

      And hey – if the imports ditch sedans, there’s always the pre-owned market.

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  17. I now know why GM has slipped to 5th in international sales.

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  18. Usually the best time to buy any GM is the last model year when they finally have all the bugs out. GM always put anemic engines in the first several years of a model.
    Always thought Malibu was sharp but it needs much more excitement and not EV.
    GM went all in to EV, but hybrid is way to go.

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