2018 Chevrolet Malibu Standard Equipment
  • Engine, 1.5L turbo DOHC 4-cylinder DI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) (160 hp [119.3 kW] @ 5700 rpm, 184 lb-ft torque [248.4 N-m] @ 2500-3000 rpm)
  • Transmission, 6-speed automatic
  • Engine control, stop-start system
  • Axle, 3.23 final drive ratio
  • Front wheel drive
  • Suspension, front MacPherson strut
  • Suspension, rear 4-link, independent
  • Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
  • Brake rotors, Duralife
  • Brake lining, high-performance, noise and dust performance
  • Brake, parking, manual
  • Fueling system, capless
  • Fuel door, push open
  • Tool kit, road emergency
  • Wheels, 16″ (40.6 cm) steel with cover
  • Tires, P205/65R16 all-season, blackwall
  • Wheel, spare, 16″ (40.6 cm) steel
  • Tire, compact spare, T125/80R16
  • Headlamp control, automatic on and off
  • Headlamps, halogen
  • Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, manual-folding
  • Audio system, AM/FM stereo
  • Audio system feature, 6-speaker system
  • Antenna, Black
  • Seats, front bucket
  • Seat adjuster, driver 6-way manual
  • Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way manual
  • Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding
  • Armrest, rear center with cupholders
  • Map pockets, driver and front passenger seatbacks
  • Floor mats, carpeted front
  • Floor mats, carpeted rear
  • Steering wheel, 3-spoke
  • Steering column, tilt and telescopic
  • Steering wheel controls, mounted controls for audio, phone and cruise
  • Warning indicator, front passenger safety belt
  • Driver Information Center, monochromatic display
  • Theft-deterrent system, content theft alarm
  • Remote panic alarm
  • Door locks, power programmable
  • Windows, power with Express-Down on all
  • Passive Entry System includes Remote Keyless Entry, extended range
  • Keyless start
  • Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
  • Air conditioning, single-zone manual
  • Air filter, cabin
  • Defogger, rear-window, electric
  • Power outlet, auxiliary, 12-volt
  • Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night
  • Assist handle, front passenger
  • Lighting, interior overhead courtesy lamp, dual reading lamps and illuminated truck area
  • Trunk cargo anchors
  • StabiliTrak, stability control system with brake assist includes Traction Control
  • Daytime Running Lamps
  • Air bags, 10 total, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, side-impact seat-mounted and roof rail for front and rear outboard seating positions includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner’s Manual for more information.)
  • OnStar Basic Plan for 5 years includes select vehicle mobile app features, Advanced Diagnostics and Dealer Maintenance Notification (Does not include Emergency, Security or Navigation services. Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations.)
  • OnStar Guidance Plan Limited Trial Service including Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Advanced Diagnostics and more (trial excludes Hands-Free Calling minutes) (Fleet orders receive a 6-month trial. Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Not all vehicles may transmit all crash data.)
  • Rear seat reminder
  • LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
  • Door locks, rear child security
  • Trunk latch, safety, manual release
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Available Options
  • EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS (FE9)
  • EMISSIONS, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WASHINGTON STATE REQUIREMENTS (NE1)
  • EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS (YF5)
  • EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA (allows a dealer in states that require California emissions – California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Washington – to order Federal emissions for a vehicle that will be registered in a state that has Federal emission requirements). (NB8)
  • EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with (YF5) or (NE1) emissions – Not required for vehicles being shipped to California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington) (NC7)
  • EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, STATE-SPECIFIC (for dealers ordering vehicles in (YF5) or (NE1) emission states – California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.) (NB9)
  • ENGINE, 1.5L TURBO DOHC 4-CYLINDER DI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) (160 hp [119.3 kW] @ 5700 rpm, 184 lb-ft torque [248.4 N-m] @ 2500-3000 rpm) (LFV) – Standard
  • TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC (MNH) – Standard
  • L PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment (1VL)
  • SILVER ICE METALLIC (GAN)
  • SUMMIT WHITE (GAZ)
  • STANDARD PAINT (undefined)
  • SEATS, FRONT BUCKET (A51) – Standard
  • DARK ATMOSPHERE/MEDIUM ASH GRAY, PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM (H1H)
  • AUDIO SYSTEM, AM/FM STEREO (IP1) – Standard
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (K05)
  • LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT (VK3)
  • ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE FOR FLEET (20GB/12 MONTHS) provides a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot to connect to the internet at 4G LTE speeds, includes AT&T 20GB data plan good for 12 months. (ROV)
  • ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE FOR FLEET (36GB/24 MONTHS) provides a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot to connect to the internet at 4G LTE speeds, includes AT&T 36GB data plan good for 24 months. (ROW)
  • FLEET FREE MAINTENANCE CREDIT This option code provides a credit in lieu of the free oil changes, tire rotations and inspections (2 maximum), during the first 24 months and 24,000 miles period for this ordered vehicle. The invoice will detail the applicable credit. The customer will be responsible for all oil change, tire rotations and inspections costs for this vehicle. (R9Y)
  • SHIP THRU, PRODUCED IN FAIRFAX ASSEMBLY AND SHIPPED TO KNAPHEIDE KANSAS CITY, MO. Returned to Fairfax Assembly for shipping to final destination (WI7)
  • SHIP THRU, PRODUCED IN FAIRFAX ASSEMBLY AND SHIPPED TO READING EQUIPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION KANSAS CITY, MO. Returned to Fairfax Assembly for shipping to final destination (WMO)
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Information
  • Basic Years – 3
  • Basic Miles/km – 36,000
  • Drivetrain Years – 5
  • Drivetrain Miles/km – 60,000
  • Drivetrain Note – Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
  • Corrosion Years – 6 (Rust-Through)
  • Corrosion Years – 3
  • Corrosion Miles/km – 100,000 (Rust-Through)
  • Corrosion Miles/km – 36,000
  • Hybrid/Electric Components Years – 8
  • Hybrid/Electric Components Miles/km – 100,000
  • Roadside Assistance Years – 5
  • Roadside Assistance Miles/km – 60,000
  • Roadside Assistance Note – Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
  • Maintenance Years – 2
  • Maintenance Miles/km – 24,000
  • Maintenance Note – 2 Visits
  • Overall Rating – * * * * *
  • Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating – * * * * *
  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver – * * * * *
  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger – * * * *
  • Overall Side Crash Rating – * * * * *
  • Side Barrier Rating – * * * * *
  • Side Barrier Rating Driver – * * * * *
  • Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat – * * * * *
  • Side Barrier Rating Note – Although not included in the star rating, the rear passenger’s thoracic rib deflection was elevated.
  • Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat – * * * * *
  • Male/Female Dummy Note – Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs.
  • Combined Side Rating Front Seat – * * * * *
  • Combined Side Rating Rear Seat – * * * * *
  • Rollover Rating – * * * *
  • Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result – No Tip
  • Risk of Rollover – 10.20%
  • Rollover Note – Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle’s risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a “fishhook” maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how “top-heavy” a vehicle is.
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Specifications
  • Vehicle Name – Chevrolet Malibu
  • Body Style – Sedan
  • Drivetrain – Front Wheel Drive
  • Trans Order Code – MNH
  • Trans Type – 6
  • Trans Description Cont. – Automatic
  • Trans Description Cont. Again –
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) – 4.58
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) – 2.96
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.91
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.45
  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.00
  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) – .075
  • Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) –
  • Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) –
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) – 2.94
  • Clutch Size –
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) – 3.23
  • EPA Classification – Midsize Cars
  • Number of Passenger Doors – 4
  • Passenger Capacity – 5
  • Passenger Volume – 102.9 ftĀ³
  • Front Head Room – 39.1 in
  • Front Leg Room – 42.0 in
  • Front Shoulder Room – 58.5 in
  • Front Hip Room – 54.1 in
  • Second Head Room – 37.5 in
  • Second Leg Room – 38.1 in
  • Second Shoulder Room – 57.1 in
  • Second Hip Room – 53.4 in
  • Base Curb Weight – 3086 lbs
  • EPA Greenhouse Gas Score –
  • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year – 5.9
  • Fuel Economy Est-Combined – 30 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est – City – 27 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy – 36 MPG
  • Dead Weight Hitch – Max Trailer Wt. –
  • Dead Weight Hitch – Max Tongue Wt. –
  • Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Trailer Wt. –
  • Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Tongue Wt. –
  • Engine Order Code – LFV
  • Engine Type – Turbocharged Gas I4
  • Displacement – 1.5L/91
  • Fuel System – Direct Injection
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM – 160 @ 5700
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM – 184 @ 2500-3000
  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0Ā° F (Primary) – – TBD –
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) – – TBD –
  • Total Cooling System Capacity – – TBD – qts
  • Suspension Type – Front – MacPherson Strut
  • Suspension Type – Rear – Four-Link
  • Suspension Type – Front (Cont.) –
  • Suspension Type – Rear (Cont.) –
  • Shock Absorber Diameter – Front –
  • Shock Absorber Diameter – Rear –
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter – Front – – TBD – in
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter – Rear – – TBD – in
  • Front Tire Order Code – R83
  • Rear Tire Order Code – R83
  • Spare Tire Order Code – ZAM
  • Front Tire Size – P205/65R16
  • Rear Tire Size – P205/65R16
  • Spare Tire Size – T125/80R16
  • Front Wheel Size – 16 x – TBD – in
  • Rear Wheel Size – 16 x – TBD – in
  • Spare Wheel Size – 16″ in
  • Front Wheel Material – Steel
  • Rear Wheel Material – Steel
  • Spare Wheel Material – Steel
  • Steering Type – Electric Rack & Pinion
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall – 15.8
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) – 2.8
  • Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb – 37 ft
  • Turning Diameter – Wall to Wall –
  • Brake Type – Pwr
  • Brake ABS System – 4-Wheel
  • Disc – Front (Yes or ) – Yes
  • Disc – Rear (Yes or ) – Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness – – TBD – in
  • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness – – TBD – in
  • Drum – Rear (Yes or ) –
  • Rear Drum Diam x Width –
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx – 15.8 gal
  • Wheelbase – 111.4 in
  • Length, Overall – 193.8 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors – 73.0 in
  • Height, Overall – 57.6 in
  • Track Width, Front – 62.6 in
  • Track Width, Rear – 62.5 in
  • Min Ground Clearance –
  • Liftover Height –
  • Trunk Volume – 15.8 ftĀ³