Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Applies to: Engine Coolant
Owner’s manual specs
2021 Chevrolet Malibu Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, copied from Chevrolet’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.
From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.
Engines in this manual: 1.5L, 2.0L, 4.0L, 7.0L. Figures that differ by engine say which engine they are for.
Fluids & capacities
All engines
Engine Oil
Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 234.
Applies to: Engine Oil
1.5L
Automatic Transmission (1.5L Engine)
Continuously Variable Ratio Transmission (CVT) Fluid. See your dealer.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission (1.5L Engine)
2.0L
Automatic Transmission (2.0L Engine)
DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission (2.0L Engine)
4.0L
Engine Oil with Filter
4.2 qt
Applies to: 4.0 L · with filter
7.0L
Engine Cooling System*
7.4 qt
Applies to: 7.0 L
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air filter life system, replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Check engine air filter life percentage and status. Change engine air filter, if needed. | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Severe service schedule
Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. (1.5L engine only.) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air filter life system, replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Check engine air filter life percentage and status. Change engine air filter, if needed. | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Oil life & reset procedures
Engine oil life system reset
Steps
- Using the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 94 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 96. When remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display.
- Press V on the DIC controls and hold down for a few seconds to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100%.
- Press V to move to the Reset/Disable display area. Select Reset then press V. Then press Yes to confirm the reset. 4. 100% Air Filter Life will be displayed when the Engine Air Filter Life System is successfully reset.
You’ll know it worked: The system is reset when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is off and the REMAINING OIL LIFE message is displayed.
Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damage may not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Where to find it
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is on the driver side of the engine compartment.
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | Antilock brake system pump/Electric brake booster | p.256 |
| 6 | — | Rear closure | p.256 |
| 8 | — | Memory seat module | p.256 |
| 11 | — | DC DC converter 1 | p.256 |
| 12 | — | Rear window defogger | p.256 |
| 13 | — | Heated mirrors | p.256 |
| 15 | — | Passive entry/Passive start | p.256 |
| 16 | — | Front wiper | p.256 |
| 17 | — | Passenger power seat | p.256 |
| 18 | — | Antilock brake system valve | p.256 |
| 19 | — | Driver power seat | p.256 |
| 20 | — | Rear window defogger | p.257 |
| 21 | — | Sunroof | p.256 |
| 22 | — | Parking lamp | p.256 |
| 23 | — | Automatic headlamp leveling/Adaptive forward lighting | p.256 |
| 25 | — | Front wiper control | p.257 |
| 26 | — | Transmission control module/Ignition | p.256 |
| 27 | — | Instrument panel/Body/ Ignition | p.256 |
| 29 | — | Rear vision camera/ Ventilated seats | p.256 |
| 30 | — | Malfunction indicator lamp/Ignition | p.256 |
| 31 | — | Run/Crank | p.257 |
| 32 | — | Canister vent solenoid/Evap leak check module | p.256 |
| 33 | — | Front heated seat | p.256 |
| 35 | — | Body control module 6/ Body control module 7 | p.256 |
| 36 | — | Fuel module | p.256 |
| 37 | — | Front wiper speed | p.257 |
| 40 | — | Steering column lock | p.256 |
| 43 | — | Heated steering wheel | p.256 |
| 44 | — | Headlamp leveling | p.256 |
| 46 | — | Engine control module/ Ignition | p.256 |
| 49 | — | DC DC converter 2 | p.256 |
| 56 | — | Starter motor | p.257 |
| 59 | — | High-beam headlamps Left/ Right | p.257 |
| 60 | — | Cooling fan | p.257 |
| 64 | — | Starter motor | p.257 |
| 65 | — | Air conditioning | p.257 |
| 66 | — | Powertrain | p.257 |
| 72 | — | Starter pinion | p.257 |
| 73 | — | Air conditioning | p.257 |
| 75 | — | Engine control module main | p.257 |
| 78 | — | Horn | p.257 |
| 79 | — | Washer pump | p.257 |
| 80 | — | Starter pinion | p.257 |
| 81 | — | Transmission control module/Engine control module | p.257 |
| 83 | — | Ignition coil | p.257 |
| 84 | — | Powertrain on engine | p.257 |
| 85 | — | Shunt | p.257 |
| 86 | — | Shunt | p.257 |
| 88 | — | Aeroshutter | p.257 |
| 93 | — | Automatic headlamp leveling | p.257 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Where to find it
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is on the driver side of the instrument panel.
Pull out at the center of the right edge, and swing the cover out and to the left.
More fuse pages in the manual
Diagrams and printed legends we can’t host. Check the box name printed on a diagram before counting positions.