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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.5 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 3 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 6 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 2014 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 Full Synthetic 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 recalls6 13V567000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
14V092000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
14V240000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.
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Technical Service Bulletins1410 All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY POWER TRAIN ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY TIRES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES STRUCTURE SEATS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SUSPENSION BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL WHEELS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES BACK OVER PREVENTION EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR STEERING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID SEAT BELTS EXTERIOR LIGHTING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) TIRES:TREAD/BELT STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR AIR BAGS PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM WHEELS:RIM VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH SERVICE BRAKES STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID VISIBILITY POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD STRUCTURE:BODY VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
PIC5588D ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 2017-06-12
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System. For the 2010 and UP model year vehicles, the OnStar set-up procedure and OnStar Activation request have been combined into a single programming event called OnStar Set-up and Activation in Service Programming System.
PIP5402A EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2017-06-19
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the diagnosis and repair steps for a vehicle with a check engine light on with Diagnostic Trouble Code P015B or a reduced engine power message with Diagnostic Trouble Code P1101. Technician should look for a missing or damaged O-ring seal in the charge air cooler coupler.
PIP5507 EQUIPMENT 2017-06-30
This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition.Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 C) degrees Mainly in TX, AZ, UT, NV, CA, NM (could be any state) causingVapor buildup in fuel feed line.Customers can be advised to utilize fuels with octane levels greater than 91, Refrain from extended idleing periods if possible, park vehicles in covered garage.Replacing the fuel pump will not repare this concern.
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