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Free Chevrolet Malibu VIN Decoder

Decode your Chevrolet Malibu VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 15 variants (1996–2018). No registration.

1996–2018 15 variants Sedan Petrol
Chevrolet Malibu
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Chevrolet Malibu specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Malibu variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L VVT 9AT FWD (250 HP) 2018 Petrol 2.0 L 247 bhp AUTOMATIC 9sp FWD —
1.5L VVT CVT FWD (163 HP) 2018 Petrol 1.5 L 161 bhp CVT FWD —
1.8L FHEV 1AT FWD (185 HP) 2018 Petrol 1.8 L 122 bhp AUTOMATIC 1sp FWD —
2.0L 8AT FWD (250 HP) 2016–2018 Petrol 2.0 L 247 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp FWD —
1.5L 6AT FWD (160 HP) 2016–2018 Petrol 1.5 L 161 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.8L 6AT FWD 2016–2018 — 1.8 L — AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L SIDI 6AT FWD (262 HP) 2012–2016 Petrol 2.0 L 259 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.5L ECOTEC 6AT FWD (198 HP) 2012–2016 Petrol 2.5 L 197 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
3.6L V6 DOHC 6AT (252 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 3.6 L 252 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.4L Flexfuel 4AT (174 HP) 2008–2012 — 2.4 L 175 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.4L 4AT (169 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 2.4 L 169 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.4L 6AT (169 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 2.4 L 169 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.4i 4AT (164 HP) 2008–2012 — 2.4 L 162 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
3.1L V6 4AT (152 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 3.1 L 150 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.2L 4AT (141 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 2.2 L 139 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —

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Other Malibu generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Chevrolet Malibu VIN FAQ

What does a Chevrolet Malibu VIN tell you?+
A Chevrolet Malibu VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Chevrolet Malibu?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Chevrolet Malibu made?+
Our database covers the Chevrolet Malibu for model years 1996–2018, across 15 variants.
Is the Chevrolet Malibu VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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