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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2018 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 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 2018 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 recalls6 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.
18V576000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
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Technical Service Bulletins846 All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL POWER TRAIN ENGINE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL WHEELS VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EQUIPMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID STEERING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA STRUCTURE SERVICE BRAKES EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TIRES POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) SEATS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR PARKING BRAKE SUSPENSION FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL VISIBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS LANE DEPARTURE BACK OVER PREVENTION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) EXTERIOR LIGHTING FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST STRUCTURE:BODY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM AIR BAGS SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:HIGH TENSION/SPARK PLUG WIRES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS UNKNOWN OR OTHER HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL SEAT BELTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) VISIBILITY/WIPER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
PIP5505 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2017-07-10
This Preliminary information communicates that the E88 ECM controllers part number 12680194 are currently under part restriction.
PIC6265B ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 2017-10-02
This Preliminary information communicates thata vehicle may exhibit a Adaptive Cruise Control Unavailable and/or Lane Keep Assist Unavailable message. The technician may attempt to program the Active Safety Control Module (ASCM) and encounter a code E4399. The technician is advised if he encounters this concern to zero the MIC counter by placing the vehicle into and back out of "Transport Mode".
PIT5353B EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2017-10-03
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
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