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This article provides a detailed overview of the fuse box diagrams for the eighth-generation Chevrolet Malibu (model years 2011–2015).
Fuse No. 6 in the passenger compartment fuse block protects the cigarette lighter and 12V power outlets.
Engine Compartment
This compartment houses two power distribution boxes designed to protect the vehicle's electrical circuits.
Fuse Block
It is located on the left side of the engine compartment, adjacent to the battery.
General overview.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Relay | |
| R1 | A/C Compressor Clutch | |
| R2 | Starter 1 | |
| R3 | Empty | |
| R4 | Front Wiper (Speed Control) | |
| R5 | Front Wiper (On/Off) | |
| R6 | 2.4L LUK: Auxiliary Heater Coolant Pump | |
| R7 | Engine Control Module (ECM) | |
| R8 | 2.5L LKW: Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump | |
| R9 | Cooling Fan 2 | |
| R10 | Cooling Fan 3 | |
| R11 | 2.5L LKW: Starter 2 | |
| 2.4L LUK: Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump | ||
| R12 | Empty | |
| R13 | Cooling Fan 1 | |
| R14 | Low Beam Headlights | |
| R15 | Starter Relay | |
| R16 | 2.4L LUK: Secondary Air Injection Pump | |
| R17 | Rear Window Defogger | |
| Non-Serviceable Relays | ||
| R18 | Child Security Door Locks | |
| R19 | 2.4L LUK: Starter/Generator | |
| R20 | High Beam Headlights | |
| R21 | Horn | |
| R22 | Front Fog Lamps | |
| R23 | Windshield Washer Pump | |
| R24 | 2.4L LUK, 2.5L LKW: Secondary Air Injection Pump | |
| R25 | Empty | |
| R26 | Empty | |
| No. | Fuses | Rating (A) |
| 1 | Transmission Control Module (TCM) | 15 |
| 2 | 2.5L LKW: A/C Compressor Clutch Relay | 10 |
| 2.4L LUK, 2.0L LTG: Engine Control Module (ECM) | 5 | |
| 3 | 2.4L LUK, 2.0L LTG: A/C Compressor Clutch Relay | 10 |
| 4 | 2.5L LKW: Engine Control Module (ECM) | 5 |
| 5 | 2.4L LUK, 2.0L LTG: Engine Control Module (ECM) | 5 |
| 6 | Wiper Relay, Wiper Speed Control Relay | 25 |
| 7 | 2.5L LKW: Engine Control Module (ECM) | 5 |
| 8 | Empty | 15 |
| 9 | Ignition Coils | 15 |
| 10 | Engine Control Module (ECM) | 20 |
| 11 | 2.5L LKW, 2.0L LTG: Mass Airflow/Intake Air Temperature Sensor, Heated Oxygen Sensor | 10 |
| 12 | 2.5L LKW: Starter Relay 2 | 40 |
| 2.4L LUK, 2.0L LTG: Starter | 30 | |
| 13 | 2.5L LKW, 2.0L LTG: Chassis Control Module, Solenoid Valve Control Module, Fuel Pump Control Module | 7.5 |
| 2.4L LUK: Pilot Solenoid Valve Assembly | 7.5 | |
| 14 | 2.4L LUK: Auxiliary Heater Coolant Pump | 10 |
| 15 | 2.4L LUK: Starter/Generator Coolant Pump Relay | 10 |
| 16 | 2.5L LKW, 2.0L LTG: Active Grille Shutter Actuator | 7.5 |
| 2.4L LUK: Starter/Generator Control Module, Active Grille Shutter Actuator | 7.5 | |
| 17 | Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Sensing and Diagnostic Module | 5 |
| 18 | 2.5L LKW: Battery Isolator Control Module | 5 |
| 19 | Empty | — |
| 20 | 2.5L LKW: Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Relay | 25 |
| 21 | Rear Power Windows | 30 |
| 22 | Sunroof Motor | 30 |
| 23 | 2.4L LUK: Starter/Generator Engine Control Unit | 7.5 |
| 24 | Front Power Windows | 30 |
| 25 | Keyless Entry Control Module | 30 |
| 26 | Electronic Brake Control Module (ABS Pump) | 60 |
| 27 | Spare | 30 |
| 28 | Rear Window Defogger | 40 |
| 29 | Driver Seat Lumbar Switch | 15 |
| 30 | Passenger Seat Lumbar Switch | 15 |
| 31 | 2.5L LKW, 2.0L LTG: Chassis Control Module | 15 |
| 2.4L LUK: HV/EV Battery Cooling Fan | 15 | |
| 32 | Body Control Module (Reverse Lamps, Interior Lamps) | 15 |
| 33 | Heated Seat Control Module, Memory Seat Control Module | 25 |
| 34 | Electronic Brake Control Module (ABS Valves) | 25 |
| 35 | Audio Amplifier | 30 |
| 36 | Empty | — |
| 37 | Right High Beam Headlight, Right High Beam Shutter Solenoid | 10 |
| 38 | Left High Beam Headlight, Left High Beam Shutter Solenoid | 10 |
| 39 | Empty | — |
| 40 | Empty | — |
| 41 | Empty | — |
| 42 | Cooling Fan High-Speed Relay | 30 |
| 43 | Empty | — |
| 44 | 2.5L LKW: Starter Relay 1 | 20 |
| 2.4L LUK: Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Relay | 30 | |
| 45 | Cooling Fan Low-Speed Relay | 30 |
| 46 | Cooling Fan Low-Speed Relay, Cooling Fan Speed Control Relay | 10 |
| 47 | 2.5L LKW: Heated Oxygen Sensor 1, EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve | 10 |
| 2.0L LTG: Heated Oxygen Sensor 1, EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve, Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid Valve, Engine Oil Pressure Control Solenoid Valve | 10 | |
| 2.4L LUK: Heated Oxygen Sensor 1, Heated Oxygen Sensor 2, Mass Airflow/Intake Air Temperature Sensor, EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve | 10 | |
| 48 | Front Fog Lamps | 15 |
| 49 | Right Headlight | 15 |
| 50 | Left Headlight | 15 |
| 51 | Horn | 15 |
| 52 | Instrument Cluster | 5 |
| 53 | Interior Rearview Mirror, Rearview Camera | 10 |
| 54 | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Module, Forward Collision Alert Indicator | 5 |
| 55 | Outside Rearview Mirror Switch, Driver Power Window Switch, Universal Home Remote / Garage Door Opener | 7.5 |
| 56 | Windshield Washer Pump | 15 |
| 57 | Spare | 5 |
| 58 | Empty | — |
| 59 | 2.4L LUK: Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay | 50 |
| 60 | Exterior Mirrors | 7.5 |
| 61 | Empty | — |
| 62 | Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve | 10 |
| 63 | Empty | — |
| 64 | Empty | — |
| 65 | Empty | — |
| 66 | 2.4L LUK: Secondary Air Injection Pump Solenoid Valve Relay | 15 |
| 67 | 2.5L LKW, 2.0L LTG: Fuel Pump Control Module | 20 |
| 2.4L LUK: Chassis Control Module | 20 | |
| 68 | Empty | — |
| 69 | Body Control Module | 5 |
| 70 | Side Blind Zone Alert Sensors (Left/Right), Rear Parking Assist Control Module, Rearview Camera Module | 5 |
| 71 | Keyless Entry Control Module | 5 |
High-Current Fuses
The high-current fuse panel is mounted on the positive battery terminal.
Configuration example (Type 1).
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | Rating (A) |
| 1 | Passenger Compartment Fuse Block | 60 |
| 2 | 60 | |
| 3 | Electric Power Steering | 80 |
| 4 | Type 2: Battery | 175 |
| 5 | Type 1: Engine Compartment Fuse Block | 250 |
| Type 2: Engine Compartment Fuse Block | 200 | |
| 6 | Type 1: Starter / Generator | 300 |
| Type 2: Starter / Generator | 500 | |
Passenger Compartment
The fuse block is located behind the storage compartment on the driver's side of the instrument panel.
Configuration example.
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| No. | Description | Rating (A) |
| 1 | Steering Wheel Controls (Left/Right) | 2 |
| 2 | Body Control Module (Right Rear Turn Signal, Left Mirror Turn Signal, Left Front Turn Signal, Power Door Locks) | 15 |
| 3 | Body Control Module (Left Brake Lamp, Left Daytime Running Lamp, Headlamp Control, Right Tail Lamp, Right Park/Side Marker Lamp, Right Mirror Turn Signal, Right Front Turn Signal) | 15 |
| 4 | Radio | 15 |
| 5 | Telematics Communication Interface Control Module (OnStar) | 7.5 |
| 6 | Front Accessory Power Outlet / Chevrolet Malibu Cigarette Lighter Fuse | 20 |
| 7 | Center Console Power Outlet, Optional 110V AC Power Outlet | 20 |
| 8 | Body Control Module (License Plate Lamp, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL), Rear Fog Lamps, Right Front Park/Side Marker Lamp, LED Dimming, Windshield Washer Pump, Right Brake Lamp, Trunk Release) | 15 |
| 9 | Body Control Module (Left Low Beam Headlight, Daytime Running Lamps) | 15 |
| 10 | Body Control Module, Power Door Locks | 30 |
| 11 | Cooling Fan Control Module | 40 |
| 12 | Passenger Power Seat | 25 |
| 13 | Driver Power Seat, Memory Seat Control Module | 25 |
| 14 | Data Link Connector (DLC) | 7.5 |
| 15 | Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Sensing and Diagnostic Module | 10 |
| 16 | Trunk Release Relay | 5 |
| 17 | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Module | 10 |
| 18 | Audio System | 30 |
| 19 | Radio Controls, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Controls, Information Display Module, Auxiliary Audio Input with Memory Card Slot (MCR) | 10 |
| 20 | Passenger Presence System Module | 5 |
| 21 | Instrument Cluster | 5 |
| 22 | Ignition Switch (Without Brake Transmission Shift Interlock) | 2 |
| 23 | Body Control Module (Right Low Beam Headlight, Daytime Running Lamps) | 15 |
| 24 | Body Control Module (Ambient Light, Switch Illumination (LED), Trunk Lamp, Shift Interlock, Key Capture) | 15 |
| 25 | Optional AC/DC Inverter Module (110V) | 25 |
| 26 | Empty | — |
| R1 | Trunk Release | |
| R2 | Empty | |
| R3 | Cigarette Lighter Relay | |