Chevrolet Malibu towing capacity by year
The Chevrolet Malibu has tow data across 28 model years, from 1997 through 2024. The most recent 2024 Chevrolet Malibu carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Malibu page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Chevrolet Malibu max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet Malibu, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Chevrolet Malibu years (2020–2024)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Malibu | 5 | 1,000 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Malibu | 5 | 1,000 |
Older Chevrolet Malibu years (1997–2019)
Earlier model years for the Chevrolet Malibu, going back to 1997. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Malibu | 6 | 1,000 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Malibu | 5 | 1,000 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu | 5 | 1,000 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu | 8 | 1,000 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Malibu | 3 | 1,000 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | 3 | 1,000 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | 3 | 1,000 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 6 | 1,000 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 8 | 1,000 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 8 | 1,000 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 6 | 1,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 6 | 1,000 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 1,000 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 1,000 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 1,000 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 1,000 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 1,000 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 1,000 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 1,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.