2018 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

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

Transmission:
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T45

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	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	ENGINE
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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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 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.