2012 7th generation (final year)
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter
Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Not equipped, the 2008–2012 Malibu shipped with no cabin air filter from the factory (the housing behind the glovebox is empty).
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Cabin air filter
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Not equipped, the 2008–2012 Malibu shipped with no cabin air filter from the factory (the housing behind the glovebox is empty) |
There is no factory filter or service part for this generation; don't pay for a 'cabin filter replacement'.
Engine air filter, 2.4L 4-cylinder Ecotec (LE5/LE9)
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | GM 19160306 (ACDelco A1627C) |
| Aftermarket | Premium Guard PA5431, K&N 33-2249 |
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay; clips only, 2-minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 45,000 mi (sooner on dusty roads) |
Engine air filter, 3.6L V6 (LY7 High Feature)
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | GM 19160306 (ACDelco A1627C), same element as the 2.4L |
| Aftermarket | Premium Guard PA5431, K&N 33-2249 |
| Location | Airbox in engine bay; clips only |
| Replace every | Every 45,000 mi |
Which Chevrolet Malibu model years does this cover?
These air filters specifications apply to every Chevrolet Malibu built from 2012 through 2012 — the 7th generation (final year), mid-size sedan (epsilon platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2012Final year of the 7th generation, sold alongside the early-launched 2013 Eco. Last Malibu with an available V6 until, well, ever.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu air filters: common questions
Where is the cabin air filter on a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu?
- Not equipped, the 2008–2012 Malibu shipped with no cabin air filter from the factory (the housing behind the glovebox is empty).
What engine air filter does a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu take?
- GM 19160306 (ACDelco A1627C), or Premium Guard PA5431, K&N 33-2249, replaced every 45,000 mi (sooner on dusty roads).
Sources
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2012 Malibu 3.6L capacities
- Costa Oils, 2012 Malibu 2.4L oil change guide (5 qt, 5W-30)
- Walmart/ACDelco, PF457G fitment 2004–2012 Malibu
- TirePressure.org, 2012 Malibu placard pressures (30 psi)
- WiperBladesUSA, 2012 Malibu 24/21-in blades
- fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Malibu EPA ratings
- RepairPal, 2012 Malibu top reported problems
- Element Wheels, 2008–2012 Malibu 5x110 bolt pattern
- Sonnax, GM 6T40/6T70 3-5-R wave plate failure