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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.2 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF64, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 4 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: May 12, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF64) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 0W-20 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 recalls4 16V870000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.
18V358000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
18V400000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.
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Technical Service Bulletins1080 All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ENGINE EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWER TRAIN EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SERVICE BRAKES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL SEAT BELTS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY STRUCTURE:BODY EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL STRUCTURE EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM SUSPENSION:FRONT FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM TIRES FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:VIDEO MONITOR/SCREEN FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL WHEELS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY EXTERIOR LIGHTING SUSPENSION VISIBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS UNKNOWN OR OTHER SEATS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS BACK OVER PREVENTION FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL TIRES:SIDEWALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) VISIBILITY/WIPER STEERING FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP LANE DEPARTURE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
PIC-6194 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2016-04-27
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE HIGH VOLTAGE DRIVE MOTOR BATTERY, FOR THE 2016-2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID, HAS BEEN PLACED ON A PARTS RESTRICTION. THE TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO CALL THE GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER WHEN A REPLACMENT PART IS REQUIRED.
PIP-5313-B ENGINE 2016-05-11
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE E80 ENGINE CONTROL MODULE PART NUMBERS 12669908 OR 12672502 HAVE BEEN PLACED ON PART RESTRICTION BY GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. DEALER WILL NEED TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PIC-5779-G EQUIPMENT 2016-05-26
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH INFORMATION ON THE PROPER WASHING OF THE BRIGHT ALUMINUM MOLDINGS TO AVOID THE MOLDINGS FROM GETTING DAMAGED. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A NON-ALKALINE SOLUTION BE USED FOR PREPARATION & WASHING OF THE BRIGHT ALUMINUM MOLDINGS.
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