2010 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Specifications

2001 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Integral
Production Years for Series :	2008 - 2012
Price :	MSRP: $21,825-26,600 Invoice: $20,625-25,140
Weight :	3415 lbs \| 1549.018 kg
MPG City :	22
MPG Highway :	30

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2400 cc \| 146.5 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	169 HP (124.384 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	158 Ft-Lbs (214 NM) @ 5200 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Compression :	10.4:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Redline :	6750 RPM
Ignition system :	VVT;

V 6
Displacement :	3600 cc \| 219.7 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	252 HP (185.472 KW) @ 6300 RPM
Torque :	251 Ft-Lbs (340 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.2:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Cast-Aluminum
Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Redline :	7000 RPM
Ignition system :	VVT

Transmission:
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T45 , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T70

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.95
2nd Gear :	1.62
3rd Gear :	1.00
4th Gear :	0.68

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4-DR w/SAB
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Recall

Component	STEERING
Manufacturer	Dorman Products, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	14E044000
Summary	Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
Consequence	A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20090223
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V460000
Summary	General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
Consequence	If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Notes	General Motors safety recall number 12106. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20090407
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V252000
Summary	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Consequence	Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20100501
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V019000
Summary	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.
Consequence	If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2010 Averages

Avg. Home :	$184,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.74
Avg. Stamp :	$0
Total Car Production :	7,743,093

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has a wheelbase size of 112.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has a length of 191.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has a width of 70.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has legroom of 42.20 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu had an MSRP of $21,825 - $$26,600 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 169 HP (124.384 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 158 Ft-Lbs (214 NM) @ 5200 RPM

V 6 (3600 cc | 219.7 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 252 HP (185.472 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 251 Ft-Lbs (340 NM) @ 3200 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T45, 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T70.