2017 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Price :	MSRP: $22,555
Weight :	3086 lbs \| 1399.786 kg
MPG City :	27
MPG Highway :	36

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1800 cc \| 109.8 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Direct Fuel Injection

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	2000 cc \| 122.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	250 BHP (184 KW) @ 5300 RPM
Torque :	258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T45 , 9 Automatic Hydra-Matic

Handling

Recall

Component	SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V649000
Summary	General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Consequence	An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20151120
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V400000
Summary	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.
Consequence	In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.
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	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20160127
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V358000
Summary	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Consequence	A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
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:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20161110
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V870000
Summary	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.
Consequence	Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16146.
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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has a wheelbase size of 111.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has a length of 193.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has a width of 73.00 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has legroom of 42.00 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu was a Sedan.

Q: What engines did the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1800 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 2000 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 5300 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 2000 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T45, 9 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic.