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2014 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity and Oil Type by Engine
The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu takes 5 quarts of SAE 5W-30 with a filter change (2.4L); or 5 quarts of SAE 5W-20 with a filter change (2.5L); or 6.3 quarts of SAE 5W-30 with a filter change (2.0L), according to the Chevrolet owner's manual.
Quoted from the Chevrolet owner's manual with page numbers. Figures online often conflict because they mix engines or with- and without-filter amounts, so match your engine first.
Compiled by Uzman Munib · Record updated · Source and review standards
2014 Chevrolet Malibu oil capacity and oil type by engine
US quarts by engine, quoted from the Chevrolet owner's manual with the page for each figure. Coverage is limited to the named configurations.
| Engine | Oil capacity | Oil grade | Without filter change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L L42.0L 4-cylinder automatic | 6.3 US qtwith filter | SAE 5W-30 | Not stated | 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Engine oil with filter, PDF p. 3862014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Engine oil viscosity, PDF p. 274Source noteApproximate capacity with filter from the Capacities and Specifications table. Check the dipstick after filling. Checked 2026-10-09. Market: U.S. and Canada. |
| 2.4L L42.4L 4-cylinder automatic | 5 US qtwith filter | SAE 5W-30 | Not stated | 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Engine oil with filter, PDF p. 3862014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Engine oil viscosity, PDF p. 274Source noteApproximate capacity with filter from the Capacities and Specifications table. Check the dipstick after filling. Checked 2026-10-09. Market: U.S. and Canada. |
| 2.5L L42.5L 4-cylinder automatic | 5 US qtwith filter | SAE 5W-20 | Not stated | 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Engine oil with filter, PDF p. 3862014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Engine oil viscosity, PDF p. 274Source noteApproximate capacity with filter from the Capacities and Specifications table. Check the dipstick after filling. Checked 2026-10-09. Market: U.S. and Canada. |
Malibu oil capacity in other years
At a glance
2014 Chevrolet Malibu reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
Engine oil capacity
6.3 qt with filter
Source
2.0L 4-cylinder automatic manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09OE tire size
Not published
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity and Oil Type
Oil capacity
6.3 qt with filter
Source
2.0L 4-cylinder automatic manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Oil filter
Not published
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Wheel Torque Specs
Lug nut size
Not published
Fluids
Transmission capacity
Not published
Transmission fluid
DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid
Source
2.0L 4-cylinder automatic manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Coolant type
DEX-COOL coolant, 50/50 mixture with clean, drinkable water
Source
2.0L 4-cylinder automatic manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Brake fluid
DOT 3 hydraulic brake fluid
Source
2.0L 4-cylinder automatic manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Power steering fluid
Not published
Differential fluid
Not published
2.0L 4-cylinder automatic manufacturer references
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Capacities and specifications, PDF p. 386 Accessed 2026-10-092014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Engine oil viscosity, PDF p. 274 Accessed 2026-10-092014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Recommended fluids, PDF p. 380 Accessed 2026-10-092014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Wheel nut torque, PDF p. 387 Accessed 2026-10-092014 Chevrolet Malibu MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 24 to 29 mpg across 3 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Configuration / engine | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu2.0L 4-cylinder turbo · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 21 mpg | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,550 | 373 g/mi |
| Malibu eAssist2.4L 4-cylinder · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 24 mpg | 35 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,200 | 312 g/mi |
| Malibu2.5L 4-cylinder · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 25 mpg | 36 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,100 | 310 g/mi |
Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, Automatic (S6), Front-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.
Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price
Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile. For a specific journey, budget a road trip and settle passenger shares.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 6 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · 16V502000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC · 14V240000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14128.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · 15V164000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15176.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · 14V092000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM · 14V247000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through May 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2.5L engine with the auto stop/start option. The affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, disabling the hydraulic boost assist. As such, these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. General Motors number for this recall is 14201.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · 13V567000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13380.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Confirm the engine, tire package and service procedure
Match your engine and transmission with the configuration selector. Check the door-jamb tire label for your installed wheel package and cold pressure. A capacity is not a substitute for the filling procedure in the owner's manual; transmission change quantities and total system capacities can describe different jobs.
Fields marked Not published have no compiled value here. They do not mean zero capacity, no maintenance requirement or permission to substitute a part. Request a specification correction with the exact year, engine and manufacturer reference.
Frequently asked questions
- How much oil does a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu take?
- 2.0L 4-cylinder automatic: 6.3 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 2.4L 4-cylinder automatic: 5 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 2.5L 4-cylinder automatic: 5 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-20.
- What type of oil does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu take?
- SAE 5W-30 (2.4L); SAE 5W-20 (2.5L); SAE 5W-30 (2.0L). Specification: dexos1. Use the grade printed in your owner's manual or on the oil filler cap.
- Does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu oil capacity include the filter?
- Yes. These are the owner's manual's with-filter amounts. Check the dipstick after filling.
- What tire size and wheel torque does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu use?
- 2.0L 4-cylinder automatic: tire size not published; 110 ft-lb. 2.4L 4-cylinder automatic: tire size not published; 110 ft-lb. 2.5L 4-cylinder automatic: tire size not published; 110 ft-lb.
- What is the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu gas mileage?
- EPA combined ratings run from 24 to 29 mpg across 3 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
- Are these real-world MPG figures for the Malibu?
- These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.
- Does the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu have recalls?
- NHTSA returned 6 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
- Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?
- No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.
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Sources and record dates
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-052014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Capacities and specifications, PDF p. 386 Accessed 2026-10-092014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Engine oil viscosity, PDF p. 274 Accessed 2026-10-092014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Recommended fluids, PDF p. 380 Accessed 2026-10-092014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual — Wheel nut torque, PDF p. 387 Accessed 2026-10-09Last updated