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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2004 Chevrolet Malibu takes 5W-30 Conventional with a total capacity of 4 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF48, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 9 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF48) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Conventional as specified by Chevrolet — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls9 04V094000
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AORS) HAVE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS WITH AORS LABELS. THE AORS LABELS DO NOT INCLUDE STATEMENTS AND THE ILLUSTRATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 208 FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT AORS.
04V188000
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ANALYSIS OF AN A SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST CONDUCTED BY THE NHTSA;S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) INDICATED THAT THE OUTBOARD ANCHORAGE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT COULD DISCONNECT BECAUSE OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE SEAT TRIM AND THE ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR WHEN THE SEAT WAS ADJUSTED TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.
04V190000
SOME OF THESE PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) THAT MAY CALCULATE A HIGHER THAN ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED BECAUSE OF AN ERRATIC REAR-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL, AND CAUSE ABS ACTIVATION WHERE IT IS NOT NEEDED OR NEEDED ABS ACTIVATION TO BE EXTENDED DURING BRAKING AS THE VEHICLE SPEED DROPS TO ABOUT 3 MPH.
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Technical Service Bulletins229 All categories ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE POWER TRAIN UNKNOWN OR OTHER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. STRUCTURE:BODY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL STEERING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS AIR BAGS STRUCTURE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH STEERING:COLUMN ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SUSPENSION:REAR SUSPENSION VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES VISIBILITY VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP SERVICE BRAKES, AIR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT SEATS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY EXTERIOR LIGHTING VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD INTERIOR LIGHTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS SEAT BELTS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
030604030 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 2007-03-01
MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
030730025 POWER TRAIN 2003-06-01
2004 MODEL YEAR CHANGES FOR 4T40E AND 4T45E TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
020846010E UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2004-11-01
PROGRAMMING ONSTAR MODULE FOR CANADIAN FRENCH VOICE RECOGNITION. *TT UPDATE. *TT UPDATED *EH
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