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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2015 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 3 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 2015 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 recalls3 15V164000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
15V666000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
16V502000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Technical Service Bulletins1213 All categories EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL AIR BAGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL STEERING POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE WHEELS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING ENGINE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. SEATS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TIRES SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY STRUCTURE:BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SEAT BELTS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SERVICE BRAKES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL VISIBILITY POWER TRAIN ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SUSPENSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS BACK OVER PREVENTION SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER TIRES:SIDEWALL FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC SUSPENSION:REAR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) WHEELS:RIM STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR PARKING BRAKE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PI1356A EQUIPMENT 2014-12-01
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
13-00-89-004G EQUIPMENT 2014-03-17
This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
03-06-03-004K ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2014-03-28
This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if it is warranty or not
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