The Chevrolet Malibu (2016-2022) is a mid-size sedan known for its sleek design, comfort, and advanced technology features. A key part of the Malibu’s functionality is its electrical system, which is safeguarded and controlled by fuse boxes and relays.

The fuse boxes in the Chevrolet Malibu are typically located in two areas: one in the engine compartment and another inside the cabin, usually under the dashboard or near the driver’s side. The engine compartment fuse box manages high-current circuits like those for the engine, cooling fans, and ABS, while the interior fuse box protects circuits for interior features, such as the infotainment system, climate control, and power windows. Each fuse serves as a protective device that disconnects the circuit when there is an overload, preventing damage.

Relays in the Malibu function as switches that allow low-power control circuits to manage high-current devices like the fuel pump, starter motor, and HVAC system. These relays ensure the vehicle’s electrical components operate safely and efficiently. Regular checks of the fuses and relays are important to prevent electrical malfunctions, ensuring the Malibu’s systems remain operational and reliable.

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(2016-2022) Chevrolet Malibu fuse box and relay with Diagram

WARNING

  • Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amperage rating.
  • A fuse with a too-high amperage could damage the electrical part and cause a fire.
  • On no account should fuses be repaired (e.g. patched up with tin foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the electrical circuit or cause a fire.
  • If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead, have the cause for the repeated short circuit or overload tracked and fixed.
  • Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.

Chevrolet Malibu (2016-2022) fuse assignment

  • Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuses in the Chevrolet Malibu are the fuse F37 (Front accessory power outlets/ Cigar lighter) and circuit breaker CB2 (Console accessory power outlet) in the Instrument panel fuse box.

Year of production: from 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Fuse Box Location

Passenger compartment fuse box

The location of the fuses in the passenger compartment:Chevrolet Malibu (2016-2019-..)
Chevrolet Malibu 2016 2019 in fuse box location

It is located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel, behind the cover to the left of the steering wheel.

Engine Compartment Fuse Box

The location of the fuses in the engine compartment: Chevrolet Malibu (2016-2019-..)
The location of the fuses in the engine compartment: Chevrolet Malibu (2016-2019-..)

Fuse Box Diagrams

2016, 2017, 2018

Instrument Panel
Instrument panel fuse box diagram: Chevrolet Malibu (2016, 2017, 2018)
Instrument panel fuse box diagram: Chevrolet Malibu (2016, 2017, 2018)

Assignment of the fuses and relays in the instrument panel (2016, 2017, 2018)

â„–Ampere rating [A]Usage
F130Left power windows
F230Right power windows
F3——
F440Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning blower
F515Body control module 2
F6—Left rear heated seat (2018)
F7—Right rear heated seat (2018)
F815Body control module 3
F95Engine control module/Rear battery
F1015Body control module 2 (w/ Stop/Start option)
F11——
F12——
F13——
F14——
F1520Transmission control module ( w/ Stop/Start option)
F1630Amplifier
F17—Seat power lumbar
F18—OnStar
F19——
F2015Body control module 1
F2115Body control module 4
F22——
F2310Electric steering column lock (China and Russia only)
F2410Airbag
F257.5Data link connector
F26——
F2730AC DC inverter
F28——
F2920Body control module 8
F3010Overhead console
F312Steering wheel controls
F32——
F3310Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
F34—Gateway (2018)
F35——
F365Wireless charger
F3720Front accessory power outlets/ Cigar lighter (China only)
F385OnStar
F397.5Display
F4010Obstacle detection
F4115Body control module 1 (w/ Stop/Start option)
F4215Radio
CB1——
CB215Console accessory power outlet
Relays
K1—
K2Retained accessory power relay
K3—
K4—
K5—
Engine Compartment
Under-hood fuse box diagram: Chevrolet Malibu (2016, 2017, 2018)
Under-hood fuse box diagram: Chevrolet Malibu (2016, 2017, 2018)

Assignment of the fuses and relay in the engine compartment (2016, 2017, 2018)

â„–Usage
1—
2—
3Antilock brake system pump
4AC DC inverter
6Trunk
7Anti-theft warning siren/Horn
8Window/Mirror/Seats
9Electric brake boost
10Left seat lumbar (2017)/AOS/Airbag–HEV
11DC DC battery 1
12Rear defogger
13Heated mirror
14—
15Passive entry/Passive start
16Front wiper
17Passenger power seat
18Antilock brake system valve
19Driver power seat
21Sunroof
22Parking lamp
23Active headlamp leveling
24—
26Transmission control module/Ignition
27Instrument panel body/Ignition
28Fuel pump (2017)
29Regulated voltage control/Ventilation
30Malfunction indicator lamp/SS
32CVS
33Front heated seat
34Rear heated seat (2017)/BSM/ESS fan
35Body control module 6/Body control module 7
37Fuel module
38—
39—
40Steering column lock
41—
43Heated steering wheel
44Active headlamp leveling
45—
46Engine control module/Ignition
47—
48Electric brake boost–HEV
49DC DC battery 2
50—
51—
52—
53—
54—
55—
56Starter motor (2018)
57Transmission auxiliary pump
58—
59High-beam headlamps
60Cooling fan
61—
62—
63—
65Air conditioning–HEV
67—
68—
69Right low-beam HID headlamp
70Left low-beam HID headlamp
72Starter pinion
74Starter motor (2017)
75Engine control module
76Powertrain off engine
77—
78Horn
79Washer pump
81Transmission control module/Engine control module
82—
83Ignition coil
84Powertrain on engine
85Engine control module switch 2
86Engine control module switch 1
87SAIR pump
88Aeroshutter
89Headlamp washer
91—
92Traction power inverter module/Motor generator unit pump
93Active headlamp leveling
95SAIR solenoid
96Fuel heater
97—
99Coolant pump
Relays
4AC DC inverter
20Rear defogger
25Front wiper control
31Run/Crank
37Front wiper speed
42Transmission auxiliary pump
642017: A/C control
2018: Starter motor
68Powertrain
71Low-beam HID headlamps
732017: Starter motor
2018: Air conditioning
80Starter pinion/Starter motor
90SAI reaction solenoid
94Headlamp washer
98SAI reaction pump

2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Instrument Panel
Instrument panel fuse box diagram: Chevrolet Malibu (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
Instrument panel fuse box diagram: Chevrolet Malibu (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

Assignment of the fuses and relays in the instrument panel (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

â„–Description
F1Left power windows
F2Right power windows
F3—
F4Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning blower
F5Body control module 2 (without Stop/Start option)
F6Left rear heated seat
F7Right rear heated seat
F8Body control module 3
F92019-2020: Engine control module/Rear battery – HEV
F10Body control module 2 (with Stop/Start option)
F11—
F12—
F13—
F14—
F15Transmission control module (with Stop/ Start option)
F16Amplifier
F17Seat power lumbar
F18—
F19—
F20Body control module 1 (without Stop/Start option)
F21Body control module 4
F22—
F23Electric steering column lock
F24Sensing and diagnostic module/ Automatic occupant sensing (Airbag)
F25Data link connector
F26—
F27AC DC inverter
F28—
F29Body control module 8
F30Overhead console
F31Steering wheel controls
F32—
F33Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
F34Central gateway module
F35Diesel exhaust fluid control
F36Wireless charger/USB charger
F37Front accessory power outlets/ Cigarette lighter – China only
F38OnStar
F39Display
F40Obstacle detection
F41Body control module 1 (with Stop/Start option)
F42Radio
F43—
F44Console accessory power outlet – rear
Relays
K1—
K2Retained accessory power
K3—
K4—
K5—
Engine Compartment
Under-hood fuse box diagram: Chevrolet Malibu (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
Under-hood fuse box diagram: Chevrolet Malibu (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

Assignment of the fuses and relay in the engine compartment (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

â„–Description
1—
2—
3Antilock brake system pump/Electric brake boost
5—
6Trunk (Rear closure)
7—
8Memory seat module
92019-2020: Electric brake boost/ Pedestrian friendly alert function-HEV
102019-2020: Automatic occupant sensing/Airbag – HEV
112019: DC DC battery 1/ Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning blower motor.
2020-2022: DC DC converter 1
12Rear window defogger
13Heated mirrors
14—
15Passive entry/Passive start
16Front wiper
17Passenger power seat
18Antilock brake system valve
19Driver power seat
21Sunroof
22Parking lamp
23Automatic headlamp leveling/Adaptive forward lighting
24—
26Transmission control module/lgnition
27Instrument panel/ Body/lgnition
28—
29Rear vision camera/ Ventilated seats
30Malfunction indicator lamp/lgnition
32Canister vent solenoid/Evap leak check module
33Front heated seat
342019-2020: Battery system manager/Accessory power module fan – HEV
35Body control module 6/Body control module 7
36Fuel module
38—
39—
40Steering column lock
41—
43Heated steering wheel
44Automatic headlamp leveling
45—
46Engine control module/lgnition
47—
48Electric brake boost -HEV/ Cooling fan
49DC DC battery 2
50—
51—
52—
53—
54—
55—
56Starter motor
57Diesel exhaust fluid heater
58—
59High-beam headlamps
60Cooling fan
61—
62—
63—
65Air conditioning
67—
68—
69—
70—
72Starter pinion
74—
75Engine control module main
76Engine control module sense
78Horn
79Washer pump
81Transmission control module/Engine control module
82—
83Ignition coil
84Powertrain on engine
85Shunt
86Shunt
87—
88Aeroshutter
89—
91—
922019-2020: Traction power inverter moduIe/Motor generator unit pump-HEV/ Transmission oil pump-non HEV
93Automatic headlamp leveling
95—
96—
97—
99Coolant pump
Relays
4—
20Rear window defogger
25Front wiper control
31Run/Crank
37Front wiper speed
42—
64Starter motor
66Powertrain
71—
73Air conditioning
80Starter pinion
90—
94—
98Diesel Fuel heater

Conclusion

For owners and enthusiasts of classic Chevrolet Malibu (2016-2022), understanding the fuse box and relay systems is essential for vehicle maintenance. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helped ensure the vehicle’s longevity and reliability, preserving its status as a symbol of Chevrolet’s craftsmanship and innovation in the automotive industry during that era.

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