2014 Chevrolet Malibu towing capacity
The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu is published in 4 configurations with a tow rating of 1,000 lb (very light towing only).
The table below lists every trim of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS Sedan 4D | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 196 | 191 | — | 1,000 | — | — | — |
| Eco Sedan 4D | 4-Cyl, eAssist, 2.4 Liter | 182 | 172 | — | 1,000 | — | — | — |
| LT Sedan 4D | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 196 | 191 | — | 1,000 | — | — | — |
| LTZ Sedan 4D | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 196 | 191 | — | 1,000 | — | — | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2013
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu carried a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The 2014 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2014 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 2014 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew CAB | 18,000 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 18,000 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular CAB | 16,000 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd | 14,100 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew CAB | 13,000 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular CAB | 13,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.