The clock is ticking for buyers looking to grab one of the last examples of the ninth-generation Chevy Malibu as the final wave of sedans is rapidly disappearing from lots. At present, U.S. dealer inventories now show fewer than 1,500 new units remaining nationwide. Production of the ninth-gen Malibu officially ended on November 15th, 2024, at the GM Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas.
As of this writing, there are still 1,420 new Malibus available across U.S. dealerships, per the Chevrolet dealer inventory search tool. This total includes 1,251 units from the final 2025 model year and 169 units left over from 2024.
The remaining inventory reflects a diverse mix of trims, with the RS, LS/FL, and 1LT making up the bulk of what’s left:
- LS/FL (531 units) – 38 percent
- RS (461 units) – 32 percent
- 1LT (369 units) – 26 percent
- 2LT (59 units) – 4 percent
Back in March 2025, GM Authority reported that there were still more than 4,200 Chevy Malibu units available on dealer lots.
The 2025 Chevy Malibu is the final model year for the long-running nameplate, with GM continuing to phase out its traditional ICE-based sedans in favor of crossovers and EVs. It also marks one of GM’s last internal combustion sedans in the U.S. market. Notably, the final Malibu produced was an RS trim finished in Radiant Red Tintcoat (paint code GNT), and was equipped with 18-inch aluminum wheels (RPO code PZX), black bowtie emblems (RPO code B94), black badges (RPO code B57), a chrome grille surround with black inserts (RPO code GPW), rear spoiler (RPO code T43), and dual polished exhaust outlets.
Although production ended last year, Chevrolet still lists the Malibu configurator tool on its website.
The Chevy Malibu is powered by the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LFV engine, which is rated at 163 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Under the skin, the ninth-gen Malibu rides on the GM E2 platform, which has served as the Malibu’s underlying platform since the 2016 model year.
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The accord & camry have much better resale value and a lower cost of ownership than the junkybu.
TCO also includes how much the vehicle cost to purchase new. Deals on Accord and Camry are pretty much non-existent.
Mind that Chevrolet spent roughly $0 over the last five years on the Malibu. Still sold tens of thousands.
For both advertising and product development.
Almost 1M sold
You mean people aren’t grabbing up these remaining Malibu’s??? Go figure…stop production and wonder why no one is buying. Resale value is shot, parts replacement is going to be interesting at best…best is to donate them to a high school drivers ed program…
How long do you plan on driving it? A hundred years? I really really doubt if you brought this thing into a Chevy dealer in 15 years, they would tell you, “sorry bub, no pub.” I’ve observed many late 90s and OO’s cars on racks and at oil change places. Now if you brought them a Packard or LaSalle, that might be an issue.
Big mistake. I’ll eventually be forced to buy foreign. I now own a 2016 Impala LTZ. AWESOME CAR. I hope to buy a 2020 (last year) model in a couple years, or maybe a Malibu, but only in Premier trim.
The Missuses and I have a cherry ‘09 Rondo LX with Tru-Coat to offer. Good runner, ice cold air. DM me.
I have a 2019 Impala Premier, purchased it used with just 9000 miles. Fantastic car.
2020s are harder to find since fewer were made, but all 2020s have V-6 motor.
I believe 2022 was the last year for Malibu Premier.
Friend was ready to purchase a 2LT but backed out once he heard it had a CVT trans.
Biggest mistake was dropping the normally aspirated 4 cylinder and forcing a small turbo motor and CVT for everyone. My wife has a 2020 Premier with the 2.0 liter turbo, that car is actually quite fun to drive.