Chevrolet Malibu Transmission Specifications
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu uses Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 6-spd and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2025):
The Chevrolet Malibu comes with Automatic (variable gear ratios).
Chevrolet Malibu Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2017 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Chevrolet Malibu Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Chevrolet Malibu have?
The Chevrolet Malibu is offered with Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 6-spd, Automatic (S6), Automatic (S8) (2025 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Chevrolet Malibu come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Chevrolet Malibu in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.
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