2013–2015 Chevrolet Malibu Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)

Which Chevrolet Malibu model years does this cover?

These battery specifications apply to every Chevrolet Malibu built from 2013 through 2015 — the 8th generation (Epsilon II), mid-size sedan (also sold to fleets as the 2016 'malibu limited'). 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 2013–2015 Chevrolet Malibu

• 2013Generation launch, Eco eAssist arrived first (early 2012 on sale), then 2.5L and 2.0T. Electric parking brake and (optional) MyLink debut.
• 2014Quick refresh after criticism: new front fascia, reshaped seats/center console for rear knee room, stop-start added to the 2.5L (new dual-battery setup), 2.5L economy up to 25/36. 18-in tire size changed to 225/50R18. Eco eAssist's final year.
• 2015Carryover; last retail year, the 8th gen continued for fleets only as the 2016 'Malibu Limited'.

What size battery does a 2013–2015 Chevrolet Malibu take?

BCI group 48 (H6). Group size is a physical dimension and terminal-position standard, so a battery from a different group may not clamp down or may put the terminals on the wrong side.

Does the 2013–2015 Chevrolet Malibu need an AGM battery?

The factory battery is an AGM type. Match the type when you replace it.

Where is the battery on a 2013–2015 Chevrolet Malibu?

Engine bay.

Does a 2013–2015 Chevrolet Malibu need the battery registered after replacement?

2013 cars (no stop-start) came with a conventional flooded H6, a flooded replacement is fine. 2014–2015 2.5L cars have stop-start and use an AGM main battery PLUS a small Group 401 auxiliary battery (e.g. Super Start AUX12, ~180 CCA) in the trunk that keeps electronics alive during auto-stop; replace the aux with AGM only.