Chevrolet Malibu · 2012–2025
Chevrolet Malibu Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Chevrolet Malibu air filters specification changed by year?
| Model years | Cabin filter | Interval | Engine air filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2025 | ACDelco CF185 | Every 22,500 mi (sooner in dusty conditions) | GM 23430313 (ACDelco) |
| 2013–2015 | N/A | Every 22,500 mi (sooner in dusty conditions) | ACDelco A3174C (GM Original Equipment) |
| 2012–2012 | N/A | N/A | GM 19160306 (ACDelco A1627C) |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The air filters 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
9th generation (E2XX) · Mid-size sedan (production ended November 2024; 2025 is the final model year) · Air & cabin filters
2013–2015 Chevrolet Malibu
8th generation (Epsilon II) · Mid-size sedan (also sold to fleets as the 2016 'Malibu Limited') · Air & cabin filters
2012 Chevrolet Malibu
7th generation (final year) · Mid-size sedan (Epsilon platform) · Air & cabin filters
Chevrolet Malibu air filters: common questions
What cabin air filter does a Chevrolet Malibu take?
- ACDelco CF185.
Where is the cabin air filter on a Chevrolet Malibu?
- Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY (left latch is fragile, be gentle).
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a Chevrolet Malibu?
- Every 22,500 mi (sooner in dusty conditions). Sooner if you drive in heavy traffic, on dirt roads, or through wildfire smoke, a clogged filter shows up first as weak airflow and a foggy windshield that will not clear.
What engine air filter does a Chevrolet Malibu take?
- GM 23430313 (ACDelco), replaced every 45,000 mi (sooner on dusty roads).
Sources
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2016–2019 Malibu 1.5L LFV / 2.0L LTG / 1.8L LKN capacities
- ChevyMalibuForum, 2016–2017 5W-30 to 2018+ 0W-20 oil spec change
- parts.chevrolet.com, GM 23430313 engine air filter fitment
- PartsGeek, ACDelco PF2257G oil filter, 2016–2019 Malibu 1.8L Hybrid
- AutoZone, Malibu battery guide (Group 48/H6, 2016–2024)
- TireSize.com, Malibu OE tire sizes by year and trim
- NHTSA, recall report 18V-358 (high-pressure fuel pump)
- BizzyCar, April 2026 rearview camera recall 26V-212, 2023–2025 Malibu
- Go-Parts, P0234 wastegate solenoid on 2016–2022 Malibu 1.5L
- Margarian Law, 2019–2022 Malibu CVT shudder/stall defect tracker
- GM Authority, 2023 Malibu drops Premier trim and 2.0L LTG
- Automotive News, Malibu production ends November 2024 at Fairfax
- fueleconomy.gov, 2016 and 2019 Malibu EPA ratings
- Car and Driver, 2016 Malibu Hybrid powertrain details (1.8L, 1.5 kWh pack)
- PartsGeek, 2016–2025 Malibu 300mm front / 288mm rear rotors
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