These are standard specifications for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic Hydramatic 6T70
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Integral |
| Production Years for Series : | 2008 - 2012 |
| Price : | MSRP: $21,995-30,085 Invoice: $21,005-28,430 |
| Weight : | 3432 lbs | 1556.729 kg |
| MPG City : | 22 |
| MPG Highway : | 33 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 170 HP (125.12 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 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6750 RPM |
| 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 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Aluminum |
| Cylinder Head : | Cast-Aluminum |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 7000 RPM |
6 Automatic Hydramatic 6T70
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.58 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.96 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.91 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.45 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.00 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.75 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : |  |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 10.9% |
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 | SEAT BELTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110419 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V269000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking. |
| Consequence | If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket and inspect the flexible steel cable, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15031. |
| 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 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110419 |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has a wheelbase size of 112.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has a length of 191.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has a width of 70.30 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has legroom of 42.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu had an MSRP of $21,995 - $$30,085 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 158 Ft-Lbs (214 NM) @ 5200 RPM V 6 (3600 cc | 219.7 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 252 HP (185.472 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 251 Ft-Lbs (340 NM) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu had a 6 speed Automatic Hydramatic 6T70 gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has a wheelbase size of 112.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has a length of 191.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has a width of 70.30 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has legroom of 42.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu had an MSRP of $21,995 - $$30,085 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 158 Ft-Lbs (214 NM) @ 5200 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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