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2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Malibu.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu is a passenger‑car that requires 5.3 qt of 5W‑20 or 0W‑20 engine oil. With four recalls logged and a total of 720 owner complaints, its reliability profile sits between the model’s worst year in 2004 (1,697 complaints) and its best‑so‑far year in 2025 (just 7 complaints). This places the 2017 model comfortably above the historic low but still short of the recent improvement trend.

Model year2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 / 0W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12699847. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 525 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225/55R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12699847 alt 25206377
Engine air filter	23430312 alt 23430313
Spark plug	12681659 alt 12673527
Battery	88866115 alt 88864541
Front wiper blades	84574892 alt 84589814
Serpentine belt	55583054 alt 12658091
Thermostat	12630780 alt 12649163
Cabin air filter	13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	193.7 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	57.5 in
Wheelbase	111.4 in
Curb weight	3086 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Malibu of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.70 sec — 2017 2.0T Premier

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	2.0T Premier 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.70 sec	14.30 sec	250 hp	FWD
2016	2.0T Premier 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.10 sec	14.70 sec	250 hp	FWD
2016	2.0T Premier 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.20 sec	14.70 sec	250 hp	FWD
2016	Hybrid 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh	7.40 sec	15.70 sec	182 hp	FWD
2016	Hybrid 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh	7.40 sec	15.80 sec	182 hp	FWD
2016	1LT 15L Turbo I-4	8.00 sec	16.40 sec	160 hp	FWD
2016	1LT 1.5L Turbo I-4	8.50 sec	16.50 sec	160 hp	FWD
2018	LT Redline Edition 1.5L Turbo I-4	8.20 sec	16.40 sec	160 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 5W-20 / 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	DEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Clutch Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	Dex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity	6.4
Engine Coolant	Dex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity	7.2

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	106.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	14.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	74.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	10.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.024-0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.024-0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.32 lbs
Oil Capacity	2.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	525 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	700 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	47

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-94
RPM	43-58 rpm
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-94
RPM	43-58 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 30; Rear: 30
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 111; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor Torque	6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.080
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: .905; Rear: .393
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 0.913; Rear: 0.402
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	0.001
Maximum Rotor Runout	0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0 degrees, Step 3: 199.0

111 ft. lbs

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

48.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 120-135

48 ft. lbs

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 100

22 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Step 18.0 ft. lbs.

75.0

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	60.0

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	110.0

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	74.0 ft. lbs.	74 ft. lbs
2	Use New Bolt
3	+ 180

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	184.0 ft. lbs.	184 ft. lbs
2	Use New Bolt
3	+ 45

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	111.0 ft. lbs.	111 ft. lbs
2	Use New Bolt
3	+ 140

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	240 degrees	240 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees
5	15 degrees	15 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	190 degrees	190 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	70.0

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	70.0

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

8.8

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Lower crankcase crankshaft bolts

1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	180 degrees; Lower crankcase perimeter bolts	180 degrees
1	44.0 inch lbs.	44 in
2	89.0 inch lbs.	89 in

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
2	120.0

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Lower crankcase crankshaft bolts

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	140 degrees; Lower crankcase perimeter bolts	140 degrees
1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Malibu recorded 720 complaints, 4 recalls and 1 investigation, placing its complaint volume between the 858 complaints of 2016 and the 687 complaints of 2018, while its recall count was lower than 2016’s 10 but slightly higher than 2018’s 6. Across the model’s lifecycle complaints rose sharply through the early 2000s, dipped in the mid‑2010s, spiked again in 2016, and have been trending downward, with 2017 marking the first year after the 2016 peak that records fewer complaints than the 858 reported in 2016. The 2017 model’s top complaint categories are dominated by “Unknown Or Other” (78) and power‑train/engine issues, and it includes 17 crash‑related complaints and 4 fire‑related complaints, figures that are modest compared with earlier high‑recall years. Given that its complaint and recall metrics are improving relative to the 2016 peak and are comparable to the subsequent 2018 year, the 2017 model is a reasonable choice provided the buyer verifies service records and checks for unresolved recalls.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1343

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

720

Owner complaints

17 involved a crash · 4 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16’17’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 720 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other78

Power Train70

Engine67

Electrical System45

Vehicle Speed Control,Engine33

Vehicle Speed Control33

Service Brakes21

Steering18

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V400000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 14/06/2018

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… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer…

18V358000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 31/05/2018

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… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1343 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIP6113	2026-05-18	Unknown Or Other	This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set…
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 5.3 qt Engine oil filter 12699847 Engine air filter 23430312 Spark plug 12681659 Battery 88866115

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Malibu take?

5.3 qt of 5W-20 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using an SAE 0W-20 oil., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Malibu have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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