Page 309 of 419

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16
308 Vehicle Care
7. Install a new bulb into thesocket.
8. Install the bulb socket into thetaillamp assembly by turning itclockwise.
9. Install the trunk trim, hex nuts,and push pins.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps (LTZ)
Caution
Improper lamp assembly removal
and installation can cause leaks
and water intrusion which may
cause damage to the taillamp. Do
not remove the taillamp assembly
to replace a bulb. Use the trunk
opening to access the bulb.
The stoplamp/taillamp and trunkdeck inboard taillamp are LEDs. Toreplace, see your dealer.
Back-Up Lamp
1. Open the trunk. SeeTr u n k044.
2. Remove the push pins and pullback the trunk deck trim.
3. Remove the bulb socket byturning counterclockwise andpulling straight out.
4. Remove the bulb from thesocket.
5. Install the new bulb in the bulbsocket.
6. Install the bulb socket byturning clockwise.
7. Install the trunk deck trim.
License Plate Lamp
To r e p l a c e o n e o f t h e s e b u l b s :
Passenger Side Shown, Driver
Side Similar
1. Push the release tab towardthe lamp assembly.
2. Pull the lamp assembly downto remove.
Page 310 of 419

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16
Vehicle Care 309
3. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise to remove itfrom the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of thebulb socket.
5. Push the replacement bulbstraight into the bulb socketand turn the bulb socketclockwise to install it into thelamp assembly.
6. Push the lamp assembly backinto position until the releasetab locks into place.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior LampBulbNumber
Low-Beam andHigh-BeamHeadlamp
9005SL+
Front Turn SignalLamp and ParkingLamp (LS Only)
7444NA
Front and RearSidemarker Lamp194
Stoplamp/Taillamp/Rear Turn SignalLamp (LS and LT)
W21WLL
Back-up Lamp W16W
License Plate Lampand Deck Taillamp(LS and LT)
W5WLL
For replacement bulbs not listedhere, contact your dealer.
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and
Wiring
{Warning
Exposure to high voltage can
cause shock, burns, and even
death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
High voltage components are
identified by labels. Do not
remove, open, take apart,
or modify these components.
High voltage cable or wiring has
orange covering or labels. Do not
probe, tamper with, cut, or modify
high voltage cable or wiring.
Page 311 of 419

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16
310 Vehicle Care
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuitbreakers to protect against anelectrical system overload.
When the current electrical load istoo heavy, the circuit breaker opensand closes, protecting the circuituntil the current load returns tonormal or the problem is fixed. Thisgreatly reduces the chance of circuitoverload and fire caused byelectrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protectpower devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new oneof the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road andafuseneedstobereplaced,thesame amperage fuse can beborrowed. Choose some feature ofthe vehicle that is not needed andreplace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may causethe lamps to go on and off, or insome cases to remain off. Have theheadlamp wiring checkedright away.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due toheavy snow or ice, the windshieldwipers will stop until the motor coolsand will then restart.
Although the circuit is protectedfrom electrical overload, overloaddue to heavy snow or ice maycause wiper linkage damage.Always clear ice and heavy snowfrom the windshield before using thewindshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by anelectrical problem and not snow orice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses
The wiring circuits in the vehicle areprotected from short circuits byfuses. This greatly reduces thechance of damage caused byelectrical problems.
To c h e c k a f u s e , l o o k a t t h esilver-colored band inside the fuse.If the band is broken or melted,replace the fuse. Be sure to replaceabadfusewithanewoneoftheidentical size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage canbe temporarily borrowed fromanother fuse location, if a fuse goesout. Replace the fuse as soon aspossible.
To i d e n t i f y a n d c h e c k f u s e s , c i r c u i tbreakers, and relays, seeEngineCompartment Fuse Block0311andInstrument Panel Fuse Block0315.
Page 312 of 419
Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16
Vehicle Care 311
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse blockis on the driver side of the enginecompartment.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.
Page 314 of 419

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16
Vehicle Care 313
The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures shown.
Fuses Usage
1–
2–
3ABSpump
5ACDCinverter
6Rearclosure
7ATWS/Horn
8Window/Mirror/Seats
9Eboost
10 Left seat lumbar/Airbag HEV
11 D C D C b a t t e r y 1
12 Rear defogger
13 Heated mirror
14–
15 Passive entry/Passivestart
16 Front wiper
17 Passenger power seat
18 ABS valve
Fuses Usage
19 Driver power seat
21 Sunroof
22 Parking lamp
23 Active headlampleveling
24–
26 Transmission controlmodule/Ignition
27 Instrument panelbody/Ignition
28 Fuel pump
29 Regulated voltagecontrol/Ventilation
30 Malfunction indicatorlamp/SS
32 CVS
33 Front heated seat
34 Rear heated seat/BSM/ESS fan
35 Body controlmodule 6/Body controlmodule 7
36 Fuel module
Fuses Usage
38–
39–
40 Steering column lock
41–
43 Heated steering wheel
44 Active headlampleveling
45–
46 Engine controlmodule/Ignition
47–
48 Eboost (HEV)
49 DC DC battery 2
50–
51–
52–
53–
54–
55–
56–
Page 316 of 419
Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16
Vehicle Care 315
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block ison the driver side of the instrumentpanel. To access the fuses:
1. Pull out at the center of theright edge, and swing the coverout and to the left.
2. Remove the cover.
To r e i n s t a l l t h e c o v e r, l i n e u p t h etabs on the left edge, and press thecover into place.
The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures shown.
Fuses Amps Usage
F1 30 Left powerwindows
F2 30 Right powerwindows
F3––
F4 40 HVAC blower
Fuses Amps Usage
F5 15 Body controlmodule 2
F6––
F7––
F8 15 Body controlmodule 3
Page 317 of 419
Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16
316 Vehicle Care
Fuses Amps Usage
F9 5 Engine controlmodule/Rearbattery
F10 15 Body controlmodule 2
F11––
F12––
F13––
F14––
F15 20 Transmissioncontrol module(Stop/Start)
F16 30 Amplifier
F17–Seat powerlumbar
F18––
F19––
F20 15 Body controlmodule 1
F21 15 Body controlmodule 4
Fuses Amps Usage
F22––
F23 10 Electricsteeringcolumn lock(China only)
F24 10 Airbag
F25 7.5 Data linkconnector
F26––
F27 30 AC DC inverter
F28––
F29 20 Body controlmodule 8
F30 10 Overheadconsole
F31 2 Steering wheelcontrols
F32––
F33 10 HVAC
F34––
Fuses Amps Usage
F35––
F36 5 Wirelesscharger
F37 20 Frontaccessorypower outlets/Cigar lighter(China only)
F38 5 OnStar
F39 7.5 Display
F40 10 Obstacledetection
F41 15 Body controlmodule 1(Stop/Start)
F42 15 Radio
CB1––
CB2 15 Consoleaccessorypower outlet
Page 335 of 419

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16
334 Vehicle Care
{Warning
Mixing tires of different sizes,
brands, or types may cause
loss of control of the vehicle,
resulting in a crash or other
vehicle damage. Use the
correct size, brand, and type
of tires on all wheels.
{Warning
Using bias-ply tires on the
vehicle may cause the wheel
rim flanges to develop cracks
after many miles of driving.
Atireand/orwheelcouldfail
suddenly and cause a crash.
Use only radial-ply tires with
the wheels on the vehicle.
If the vehicle tires must be
replaced with a tire that does not
have a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating, and
construction (radial) as the
original tires.
Vehicles that have a tire
pressure monitoring system
could give an inaccurate
low-pressure warning if non-TPC
Spec rated tires are installed.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor
System0327.
The Tire and Loading
Information label indicates the
original equipment tires on the
vehicle. SeeVehicle Load
Limits0222.
Different Size Tires and
Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed thatare a different size than the originalequipment wheels and tires, vehicleperformance, including its braking,ride and handling characteristics,stability, and resistance to rollovermay be affected. If the vehicle haselectronic systems such as antilockbrakes, rollover airbags, traction
control, electronic stability control,or All-Wheel Drive, the performanceof these systems can also beaffected.
{Warning
If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This
increases the chance of a crash
and serious injury. Only use GM
specific wheel and tire systems
developed for the vehicle, and
have them properly installed by a
GM certified technician.
SeeBuying New Tires0333andAccessories andModifications0280.