These are standard specifications for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T45
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2016 - |
| Weight : | 3086 lbs | 1399.786 kg |
| MPG City : | 27 |
| MPG Highway : | 36 |
| Introduced At : | 2015 New York International Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1500 cc | 91.5 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Power : | 163 HP (119.968 KW) @ 5700 RPM |
| Torque : | 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.9 in | 74 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 252 HP (185.472 KW) |
| Torque : | 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Direct-Injection | |
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T45
Handling
Recall
| Component | SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
|---|---|
| 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 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V668000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts. |
| Consequence | Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440. |
| 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: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 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20170425 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V642000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines. An error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled. |
| Consequence | Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N192221960. |
| 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 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20180327 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V576000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance. |
| Consequence | A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 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 18279. |
| 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
2018 Chevrolet Malibu FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has a wheelbase size of 111.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has a length of 193.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has legroom of 42.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu was a Sedan.Q: What engines did the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1500 cc | 91.5 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 163 HP (119.968 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 2500 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 252 HP (185.472 KW) and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) Q: What transmission did the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu had a 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T45 gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has a wheelbase size of 111.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has a length of 193.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has legroom of 42.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu was a Sedan.Q: What engines did the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1500 cc | 91.5 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 163 HP (119.968 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 2500 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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March 2023
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