--- title: "Chevrolet Malibu Headlight and Bulb Sizes" description: "How the Chevrolet Malibu headlight bulbs specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Headlight bulb types vary by trim on the Chevrolet Malibu. Full bulb chart for every position, plus whether LED replacements fit the factory housings." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/bulbs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Chevrolet Malibu Headlight and Bulb Sizes The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Chevrolet Malibu headlight bulbs specification changed by year? | Model years | Low beam | High beam | Fog | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2016-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2016-2025/bulbs) | 2016-2018: 9005 (HB3); 2019-2025: H11 (halogen trims) | 9005 (HB3) | N/A | | [2013-2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2013-2015/bulbs) | H11 | 9005 (HB3) | 9145 (H10) | | [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/bulbs) | H11 | H9 | H11 (where equipped) | ## Full specifications by generation The headlight bulbs on a Chevrolet Malibu is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2016-2025/bulbs) - [2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2013-2015/bulbs) - [2012 Chevrolet Malibu Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/bulbs) ## Chevrolet Malibu headlight bulbs: common questions ### What headlight bulb does a Chevrolet Malibu use? 2016-2018: 9005 (HB3); 2019-2025: H11 (halogen trims) for the low beam and 9005 (HB3) for the high beam. Trims with factory LED or HID projectors use a sealed assembly instead and are not bulb-serviceable. ### Can you put LED bulbs in a Chevrolet Malibu? Physically, yes, LED replacements exist in every common base. Whether they work well depends on the housing: a reflector housing designed around a halogen filament scatters LED output into oncoming traffic instead of down the road. Projector housings tolerate the swap far better. Some vehicles also flag the lower current draw as a bulb-out fault. ## Sources - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2016-2019 Malibu 1.5L LFV / 2.0L LTG / 1.8L LKN capacities](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2016/chevrolet/malibu/) - [ChevyMalibuForum, 2016-2017 5W-30 to 2018+ 0W-20 oil spec change](https://www.chevymalibuforum.com/threads/2016-2017-oil-spec-change.126013/) - [parts.chevrolet.com, GM 23430313 engine air filter fitment](https://parts.chevrolet.com/product/acdelco-gm-original-equipment-air-filter-23430313) - [PartsGeek, ACDelco PF2257G oil filter, 2016-2019 Malibu 1.8L Hybrid](https://www.partsgeek.com/22s3tpg-chevrolet-malibu-oil-filter-set.html) - [AutoZone, Malibu battery guide (Group 48/H6, 2016-2024)](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/chevrolet/malibu) - [TireSize.com, Malibu OE tire sizes by year and trim](https://tiresize.com/tires/Chevrolet/Malibu/) - [NHTSA, recall report 18V-358 (high-pressure fuel pump)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCLRPT-18V358-3649.PDF) - [BizzyCar, April 2026 rearview camera recall 26V-212, 2023-2025 Malibu](https://www.bizzycar.com/blog/april-2026-gm-recall-for-rearview-camera-defect-on-chevrolet-malibu-affecting-271770-vehicles) - [Go-Parts, P0234 wastegate solenoid on 2016-2022 Malibu 1.5L](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/obd-p0234-chevrolet-malibu-2016-2022-lfv-1-5l) - [Margarian Law, 2019-2022 Malibu CVT shudder/stall defect tracker](https://www.margarianlaw.com/chevrolet/malibu/) - [GM Authority, 2023 Malibu drops Premier trim and 2.0L LTG](https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/08/2023-chevy-malibu-drops-premier-trim-2-0l-engine/) - [Automotive News, Malibu production ends November 2024 at Fairfax](https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/2024-chevy-malibu-production-ending-year-kansas/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2016 and 2019 Malibu EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2016_Chevrolet_Malibu.shtml) - [Car and Driver, 2016 Malibu Hybrid powertrain details (1.8L, 1.5 kWh pack)](https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15103297/2016-chevrolet-malibu-hybrid-first-drive-review/) - [PartsGeek, 2016-2025 Malibu 300mm front / 288mm rear rotors](https://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/brake_rotors/chevrolet/malibu.html) ## Find your exact Malibu - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012) More Chevrolet Malibu guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/filters) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.