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9th generation (E2XX) · 2016–2025 · Mid-size sedan (production ended November 2024; 2025 is the final model year)

2023 Chevrolet Malibu parts and specs

Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place.

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Quick facts

Engine oil
0W-20, 4.2 qt
Battery
Group 48 (H6)
Tire size
205/65R16 (base trim)
Wiper blades
26" / 18"
Cabin filter
ACDelco CF185
Key fob battery
CR2032 (smart key fob)

Specifications for the 2016–2025 Malibu

Oil & filter

Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval

Battery

BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded

Tires & wheels

Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque

Wiper blades

Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths

Air & cabin filters

Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals

Bulbs

Headlight, fog and marker bulb types

Brakes

Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes

Fluids

Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities

Service schedule

What's actually due at every mileage interval

Problems & reliability

Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid

Oil light reset

Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools

Key fob battery

Which coin cell the remote takes

Specs

Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy

These specifications are shared across every Malibu of the 9th generation (E2XX) generation. See the 2016–2025 Chevrolet Malibu overview for the full picture, or the Chevrolet Malibu guide to compare every generation.

What changed for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu

  • 2023Premier trim replaced by 2LT; LT no longer comes standard with leather seats
  • 2023–20251.5T only (LS/RS/1LT/2LT). Production ended at Fairfax Assembly in November 2024; 2025 is the final model year.

Known problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu

1 of the 6 issues we track for the 2016–2025 generation is documented against the 2023 model year, and 1 carries a recall or service bulletin.

  • Rearview camera image distorted or blank (recall)

    moderateNHTSA 26V-212 (GM N262551720)

    A Sharp-manufactured rearview camera with a weak internal adhesive bond lets moisture in, producing a distorted or blank backup image. GM recalled 271,770 US 2023–2025 Malibus in April 2026; dealers replace the camera free of charge.

    Typical cost: Free under recall (camera replacement)

5 more issues reported in other 2016–2025 years
  • 1.5T turbocharger failure and wastegate faults — 2016–2022 (1.5T), highest complaint volume 2016–2018
  • 1.5T cracked pistons / misfire under load — 2016–2019 (1.5T)
  • Stop-start transmission accumulator failure (6-speed cars) — 2016–2018 (1.5T with 6-speed automatic)
  • CVT shudder, whine, and failure (2019+) — 2019–2022 (highest complaint years); CVT used through 2025
  • High-pressure fuel pump detachment (recall) — 2016–2018

Full detail, costs and sources on the Chevrolet Malibu problems and years to avoid guide.

Which engines were offered in the 2023 Malibu?

EngineTrimsOilOil capacity
1.5L Turbo (LFV Ecotec)L, LS, LT, RS (2019+), 2LT (2024–25), 160 hp (rated 163 hp in later years); 6-speed auto 2016–18, CVT 2019+0W-204.2 qt

About the Chevrolet Malibu

The Chevrolet Malibu was GM's mainstream midsize sedan until production ended at Fairfax Assembly in November 2024, making 2025 the final model year. The 2012–2025 span covers three distinct cars. 6L V6 with cheap parts but two well-documented weak spots, the 6-speed's 3-5-Reverse wave plate and electric power steering column failures.

5L, which introduced its own quirks (auxiliary trunk battery failures, code P305F). 5T's 6-speed for a CVT. 5T, and the turbo cars have well-known turbocharger, piston, and stop-start accumulator issues. Every generation specs GM dexos1 synthetic oil, Dex-Cool coolant, and a CR2032 key-fob battery.

For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the full Chevrolet Malibu guide.

Other Chevrolet Malibu years

2025202420222021202020192018201720162015201420132012
Data confidence for this generationHigh confidence

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