Chevrolet Malibu Towing by Year
The Chevrolet Malibu has a listed towing capacity of 1,000 lb for the catalog years covered here. This is the towing figure shown for the vehicle, not a separate rating for each year or trim.
The catalog spans 1999 through 2023 and lists the same 1,000 lb figure across those years. No year-by-year or engine-specific towing differences are provided in the available facts, so do not assume a different capacity based on trim or engine. If you need a rating for a particular Malibu, confirm it on the door jamb or in the owner’s manual.
Which catalog years and configurations store the highest towing ratings. These are stored min/max values, not a certified model maximum.
Towing by year
| Year | Min–max | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,000 lb | 4 |
| 2022 | 1,000 lb | 4 |
| 2021 | 1,000 lb | 5 |
| 2020 | 1,000 lb | 5 |
| 2019 | 1,000 lb | 5 |
| 2018 | 1,000 lb | 4 |
| 2017 | 1,000 lb | 4 |
| 2016 | 1,000 lb | 4 |
| 2015 | 1,000 lb | 6 |
| 2014 | 1,000 lb | 7 |
| 2013 | 1,000 lb | 8 |
| 2012 | 1,000 lb | 6 |
| 2011 | 1,000 lb | 4 |
| 2010 | 1,000 lb | 4 |
| 2009 | 1,000 lb | 4 |
| 2008 | 1,000 lb | 4 |
| 2007 | 1,000 lb | 5 |
| 2006 | 1,000 lb | 6 |
| 2005 | 1,000 lb | 3 |
| 2004 | 1,000 lb | 3 |
| 2003 | 1,000 lb | 2 |
| 2002 | 1,000 lb | 2 |
| 2001 | 1,000 lb | 2 |
| 2000 | 1,000 lb | 2 |
| 1999 | 1,000 lb | 3 |