Chevrolet Malibu Battery Size by Year
The 2016-2026 Chevrolet Malibu uses a BCI Group 48 AGM battery. 2013-2015 models use a BCI Group 48 battery; 2008-2012 models use a BCI Group 47 battery, and earlier years are in the table below.
Battery by model year
| Model years | Battery | Type | CCA | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2026 | Group 48 (some use 94R) | AGM | 660-760 | Shop Group 48 |
| 2013-2015 | Group 48 (some use 49) | Flooded | 660-760 | Shop Group 48 |
| 2008-2012 | Group 47 (some use 48) | Flooded | 600-680 | Shop Group 47 |
| 2000-2007 | Group 75 (some use 78) | Flooded | 600-700 | Shop Group 75 |
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Every Malibu year
Choose your model year for the exact Group size, CCA, terminal layout, and the right replacement for your Chevrolet Malibu.
Sources. The battery size for 26 of 27 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AutoZone, Interstate Batteries and Powerstride. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-18. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.