Chevrolet Malibu Engines by Year
The Chevrolet Malibu engine catalog lists 15 engine rows across the catalog years. Each engine code identifies a listed engine option, and the year range shows when that code appears in the catalog; it does not by itself specify output, fuel economy, or compatibility with a particular car.
The examples show that engine availability changes by year: L82 and LD9 are listed for 1999, while LG8 spans 1999 through 2003. L61 is listed from 2004 through 2008; LZ4 from 2004 through 2006; and LZ9 from 2006 through 2007. Later examples include LE5 from 2008 through 2012 and LE9 from 2008 through 2011.
These ranges can overlap, so the catalog's engine code and year range are not enough to confirm the engine in a specific vehicle or any rating that is not listed here. Confirm the vehicle's engine and any missing figure on the door jamb or in the owner's manual.
Which engines were offered across this model’s catalog history.
| Engine | Code | Years | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| L82 | l82 | 1999 | 1 |
| LD9 | ld9 | 1999 | 1 |
| LG8 | lg8 | 1999–2003 | 5 |
| L61 | l61 | 2004–2008 | 5 |
| LZ4 | lz4 | 2004–2006 | 3 |
| LZ9 | lz9 | 2006–2007 | 2 |
| LE5 | le5 | 2008–2012 | 5 |
| LE9 | le9 | 2008–2011 | 4 |
| LY7 | ly7 | 2008–2012 | 5 |
| LCV | lcv | 2013 | 1 |
| LTG 2.0 L Turbo | ltg-20-l-turbo | 2013–2022 | 10 |
| LUK | luk | 2013–2014 | 2 |
| LKW | lkw | 2014–2015 | 2 |
| LFV 1.5L Turbo | lfv-15l-turbo | 2016–2022 | 7 |
| LKN | lkn | 2016–2019 | 4 |