Is the Chevrolet Malibu Discontinued?
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Yes — production has ended
Is the Chevrolet Malibu being discontinued?
Yes. GM ended Malibu production in November 2024 at its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Kansas, and the 2025 Malibu is the last one. GM retooled the plant to build the new Chevrolet Bolt, and it has not named a Malibu successor.
Updated November 2026 · Sources: The Detroit News (via The Spokesman-Review) · TFLcar · autoevolution
“GM will end production of the Chevrolet Malibu in November 2024”
Malibu status at a glance
| Status | Yes — production has ended |
|---|---|
| Final US model year | 2025 |
| End of production | November 2024 (Fairfax Assembly, Kansas City, Kansas) |
| Reason (as stated) | GM said it was ending production "to facilitate the installation of tooling and other plant modifications" at Fairfax for the new Bolt EV. |
| Replacement | None announced |
| Sources | The Detroit News (via The Spokesman-Review) (May 8, 2024)TFLcar (May 9, 2024)autoevolution (Jul 2, 2026) |
What it means if you're buying a Malibu
- Used supply. CarWhere counted 25,135 used and certified Malibu listings at US dealers as of Nov 7, 2026, at a median asking price of $16,304 and median 74,103 miles. Used Malibu prices by year and trim · See used Malibus for sale
- Model years. Some Malibu years draw far more owner complaints and recalls than others. Malibu years to avoid (and the best years)
- Parts and service. A factory warranty runs for its stated term whether or not the model is still built, and safety recalls are fixed free (49 U.S.C. § 30120, with an exception for vehicles first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice). No federal rule sets how long parts must be made: model-specific body panels and trim usually get scarce first, while parts shared with models still in production stay available longer.
- Background. Chevrolet history and model timeline
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chevrolet Malibu being discontinued?
Yes. GM ended Malibu production in November 2024 at its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Kansas, and the 2025 Malibu is the last one. GM retooled the plant to build the new Chevrolet Bolt, and it has not named a Malibu successor.
What is the last model year of the Chevrolet Malibu?
2025 is the final US model year. End of production: November 2024 (Fairfax Assembly, Kansas City, Kansas).
Why was the Chevrolet Malibu discontinued?
GM said it was ending production "to facilitate the installation of tooling and other plant modifications" at Fairfax for the new Bolt EV.
What replaced the Chevrolet Malibu?
Chevrolet has not announced a direct replacement.
Can you still get parts and service for a Chevrolet Malibu?
Yes. A factory warranty runs for its stated term whether or not the model is still built, and federal law requires automakers to fix safety-recall defects free of charge (with an exception for vehicles first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice). There is no general federal rule on how long parts must be made; model-specific body panels and trim are usually the first to get scarce.
How many used Malibus are for sale?
CarWhere counted 25,135 used and certified Malibu listings at US dealers as of Nov 7, 2026, at a median asking price of $16,304. Check the years-to-avoid page before you pick a model year.
Other models people ask about
- Is the Acura TLX discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Kia Soul discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Kia Stinger discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Nissan Maxima discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Nissan Titan discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Ford Edge discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Ford Fusion discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Chevrolet Camaro discontinued? — Yes
How we source this
- Status comes from Chevrolet's own release or statement where one was published; otherwise from a reputable outlet quoting Chevrolet directly. We don't report a discontinuation that the automaker hasn't confirmed, and we don't guess at reasons: if none was given, we say "Not stated."
- Checked against the linked sources on Nov 12, 2026. Plans change; we re-check quarterly and when an automaker announces a change.
- Used counts and medians are CarWhere's snapshot of active used and certified listings at US dealers (Nov 7, 2026), from licensed vehicle-data providers. They are asking prices, not transaction prices.