Chevrolet Malibu (2016 – 2022) Fuse Box Diagrams & Location User Guide
This blog gives correct Chevrolet Malibu (2016–2022) fuse box diagrams and locations. Use this reference to quickly locate each fuse panel and learn its function while troubleshooting electrical issues or changing a blown fuse.
Fuse Box Locations
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
The instrument panel fuse block is on the driver side of the instrument panel.
To access the fuses:
- Pull out at the center of the right edge, and swing the cover out and to the left.
- Remove the cover.
To reinstall the cover, line up the tabs on the left edge, and press the cover into place.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
The engine compartment fuse block is on the driver side of the engine compartment.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box Diagram
Chevrolet Malibu (2016)
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
| Fuses | Usage |
| 1 | Steering Wheel Controls Backlight |
| 2 | Right Rear Turn Signal, Left Mirror Turn Signal, Left Front Turn Signal, Door Locks |
| 3 | Left Stoplamp, Left DRL Lamp, Headlamp Control,
Right Taillamp, Right Park/Sidemarker Lamps, Right Mirror Turn, Right Front Turn Signals |
| 4 | Radio |
| 5 | OnStar |
| 6 | Front Accessory Power Outlet |
| 7 | Console Bin Power Outlet |
| 8 | License Plate Lamp, Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Rear Fog Lamps, Right Front Park/Sidemarker Lamps, LED Indicator Dim, Washer Pump, Right Stoplamp, Trunk Release |
| 9 | Left Low-Beam Headlamp, DRL |
| 10 | Body Control Module 8 (J-Case Fuse), Power Locks |
| 11 | Front Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning/Blower (J-Case Fuse) |
| 12 | Passenger Seat (Circuit Breaker) |
| 13 | Driver Seat (Circuit Breaker) |
| 14 | Diagnostic Link Connector |
| 15 | Airbag, SDM |
| 16 | Trunk Release |
| 17 | Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning Controller |
| 18 | Audio Main |
| 19 | Displays |
| 20 | Passenger Occupant Sense |
| 21 | Instrument Cluster |
| 22 | Ignition Switch |
| 23 | Right Low-Beam Headlamp, DRL |
| 24 | Ambient Light, Switch Backlighting (LED), Trunk Lamp, Shift Lock, Key Capture |
| 25 | 110V AC |
| 26 | Spare |
| Relays | Usage |
| K1 | Trunk Release |
| K2 | Not Used |
| K3 | Power Outlet Relay |
Chevrolet Malibu (2017 and 2018)
| Fuse | Amps | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | 30 | Left power windows |
| F2 | 30 | Right power windows |
| F3 | – | – |
| F4 | 40 | HVAC blower |
| F5 | 15 | Body control module 2 |
| F6 | – | –
(2018) Left rear heated seat |
| F7 | – | –
(2018) Right rear heated seat |
| F8 | 15 | Body control module 3 |
| F9 | 5 | Engine control module / Rear battery |
| F10 | 15 | Body control module 2 |
| F11 | – | – |
| F12 | – | – |
| F13 | – | – |
| F14 | – | – |
| F15 | 20 | Transmission control module (Stop/Start) |
| F16 | 30 | Amplifier |
| F17 | – | Seat power lumbar |
| F18 | – | – (2018) OnStar |
| F19 | – | – |
| F20 | 15 | Body control module 1 |
| F21 | 15 | Body control module 4 |
| F22 | – | – |
| F23 | 10 | Electric steering column lock (China only) |
| F24 | 10 | Airbag |
| F25 | 7.5 | Data link connector |
| F26 | – | – |
| F27 | 30 | AC DC inverter |
| F28 | – | – |
| F29 | 20 | Body control module 8 |
| F30 | 10 | Overhead console |
| F31 | 2 | Steering wheel controls |
| F32 | – | – |
| F33 | 10 | HVAC |
| F34 | – | –
(2018) Gateway |
| F35 | – | – |
| F36 | 5 | Wireless charger |
| F37 | 20 | Front accessory power outlets / Cigar lighter (China only) |
| F38 | 5 | OnStar |
| F39 | 7.5 | Display |
| F40 | 10 | Obstacle detection |
| F41 | 15 | Body control module 1 (Stop/Start) |
| F42 | 15 | Radio |
| Circuit Breaker | Amps | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| CB1 | – | – |
| CB2 | 15 | Console accessory power outlet |
| Relay | Usage |
|---|---|
| K1 | – |
| K2 | Retained accessory power relay |
| K3 | – |
| K4 | – |
| K5 | – |
Chevrolet Malibu (2019 to 2022)
| Fuse | Usage |
|---|---|
| F1 | Left power windows |
| F2 | Right power windows |
| F3 | – |
| F4 | Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning blower |
| F5 | Body control module 2 (without Stop/Start option) |
| F6 | Left rear heated seat |
| F7 | Right rear heated seat |
| F8 | Body control module 3 |
| F9 | (2019 and 2020) Engine control module / Rear battery – HEV
(2021 and 2022) – |
| F10 | Body control module 2 (with Stop/Start option) |
| F11 | – |
| F12 | – |
| F13 | – |
| F14 | – |
| F15 | Transmission control module (with Stop/Start option) |
| F16 | Amplifier |
| F17 | Seat power lumbar |
| F18 | – |
| F19 | – |
| F20 | Body control module 1 (without Stop/Start option) |
| F21 | Body control module 4 |
| F22 | – |
| F23 | Electric steering column lock |
| F24 | Sensing and diagnostic module / Automatic occupant sensing (Airbag) |
| F25 | Data link connector |
| F26 | – |
| F27 | AC DC inverter |
| F28 | – |
| F29 | Body control module 8 |
| F30 | Overhead console |
| F31 | Steering wheel controls |
| F32 | – |
| F33 | Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning |
| F34 | Central gateway module |
| F35 | (2019) Diesel exhaust fluid control (2020 to 2022) – |
| F36 | Wireless charger / USB charger |
| F37 | Front accessory power outlets / Cigarette lighter – China only |
| F38 | OnStar |
| F39 | Display |
| F40 | Obstacle detection |
| F41 | Body control module 1 (with Stop/Start option) |
| F42 | Radio |
| F43 | – |
| F44 | Console accessory power outlet – rear |
| Relay | Usage |
|---|---|
| K1 | – |
| K2 | Retained accessory power |
| K3 | – |
| K4 | – |
| K5 | – |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box Diagram
Chevrolet Malibu (2016)
| Mini Fuses | Usage |
| 1 | Transmission Control Module Battery |
| 2 | Engine Control Module Battery (LTG)/ Air Conditioning Compressor
Clutch (LKW) |
| 3 | Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch (LTG) |
| 4 | Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch (LTG) |
| 5 | Engine Control Module Battery (LKW) |
| 7 | Engine Control Module Ignition (LKW) |
| 8 | Spare |
| 9 | Ignition Coils |
| 10 | Engine Control Module |
| 11 | Emissions |
| 13 | Transmission Module Ignition |
| 14 | Cabin Heater Coolant Pump |
| 15 | Spare |
| 16 | Aero Shutter |
| 17 | Spare |
| 18 | R/C Dual Battery Isolator Module |
| 20 | Transmission Auxiliary Oil Pump (LKW) |
| 23 | Spare (LKW) |
| 29 | Left Seat Power Lumber Control |
| 30 | Right Seat Power Lumber Control |
| 31 | Chassis Control Module |
| 32 | Back-Up Lamps/ Interior Lamps |
| 33 | Front Heated Seats |
| 34 | Antilock Brake System Valve |
| 35 | Amplifier |
| 37 | Right High Beam |
| 38 | Left High Beam |
| 46 | Cooling Fan |
| 47 | Emissions |
| 48 | Foglamp |
| 49 | Low Beam HID Headlamp Right |
| 50 | Low Beam HID Headlamp Left |
| 51 | Horn/Dual Horn |
| 52 | Cluster Ignition |
| 53 | Inside Rearview Mirror/Rear Camera/ Fuel Module Ignition |
| 54 | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Module Ignition |
| 55 | Front Power Windows/Mirrors |
| 56 | Windshield Washer |
| 57 | Spare |
| 60 | Heated Mirror |
| 62 | Canister Vent Solenoid |
| 66 | Spare |
| 67 | Fuel Module |
| 69 | Battery Voltage Sensor |
| 70 | Lane Departure/Rear Parking Aid/Side Blind Zone Assist |
| 71 | PEPS BATT |
| J-Case Fuses | Usage |
| 6 | Front Wiper |
| 12 | Starter 1 |
| 21 | Rear Power Window |
| 22 | Sunroof |
| 24 | Front Power Window |
| 25 | PEPS MTR |
| 26 | Antilock Brake System Pump |
| 27 | Not Used |
| 28 | Rear Defogger |
| 41 | Brake Vacuum Pump |
| 42 | Cooling Fan K2 |
| 44 | Starter 2 |
| 45 | Cooling Fan K1 |
| 59 | Air Pump Emissions |
| Mini Relays | Usage |
| 7 | Powertrain |
| 9 | Cooling Fan K2 |
| 13 | Cooling Fan K1 |
| 15 | Run/Crank |
| 16 | Spare |
| 17 | Window/Mirror Defogger |
| Micro Relays | Usage |
| 1 | Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch |
| 2 | Starter Solenoid |
| 4 | Front Wiper Speed |
| 5 | Front Wiper On |
| 6 | Spare |
| 8 | Transmission Auxiliary Oil Pump (LKW) |
| 10 | Cooling Fan K3 |
| 11 | Starter 2 Solenoid (LKW) |
| 14 | Headlamp Low Beam/DRL |
Chevrolet Malibu (2017 and 2018)
| Fuse | Usage |
|---|---|
| 1 | – |
| 2 | – |
| 3 | ABS pump |
| 5 | AC DC inverter |
| 6 | Rear closure |
| 7 | ATWS / Horn |
| 8 | Window / Mirror / Seats |
| 9 | Eboost |
| 10 | Left seat lumbar / Airbag HEV |
| 11 | DC DC battery 1 |
| 12 | Rear defogger |
| 13 | Heated mirror |
| 14 | – |
| 15 | Passive entry / Passive start |
| 16 | Front wiper |
| 17 | Passenger power seat |
| 18 | ABS valve |
| 19 | Driver power seat |
| 21 | Sunroof |
| 22 | Parking lamp |
| 23 | Active headlamp leveling |
| 24 | – |
| 26 | Transmission control module / Ignition |
| 27 | Instrument panel body / Ignition |
| 28 | Fuel pump
(2018) – |
| 29 | Regulated voltage control / Ventilation |
| 30 | Malfunction indicator lamp / SS |
| 32 | CVS |
| 33 | Front heated seat |
| 34 | Rear heated seat / BSM / ESS fan |
| 35 | Body control module 6 / 7 |
| 36 | Fuel module |
| 38 | – |
| 39 | – |
| 40 | Steering column lock |
| 41 | – |
| 43 | Heated steering wheel |
| 44 | Active headlamp leveling |
| 45 | – |
| 46 | Engine control module / Ignition |
| 47 | – |
| 48 | Eboost (HEV) |
| 49 | DC DC battery 2 |
| 50–56 | – (2018) Starter motor |
| 57 | Transmission auxiliary pump |
| 58 | – |
| 59 | High-beam headlamps |
| 60 | Cooling fan |
| 61–63 | – |
| 65 | A/C (HEV) |
| 67–68 | – |
| 69 | Right low-beam HID headlamp |
| 70 | Left low-beam HID headlamp |
| 72 | Starter pinion |
| 74 | Starter motor
(2018) – |
| 75 | Engine control module |
| 76 | Powertrain off engine |
| 77 | (2017) – |
| 78 | Horn |
| 79 | Washer pump |
| 81
82 |
TCM / ECM (2018) – |
| 83 | Ignition coil |
| 84 | Powertrain on engine |
| 85 | ECM switch 2 |
| 86 | ECM switch 1 |
| 87 | SAIR pump |
| 88 | Aeroshutter |
| 89 | Headlamp washer |
| 91 | – |
| 92 | TPIM MGU pump |
| 93 | Active headlamp leveling |
| 95 | SAIR solenoid |
| 96 | Fuel heater |
| 97 | – |
| 99 | Coolant pump |
| Relay | Usage |
|---|---|
| 04 | AC DC inverter |
| 20 | Rear defogger |
| 25 | Front wiper control |
| 31 | Run / Crank |
| 37 | Front wiper speed |
| 42 | Transmission auxiliary pump |
| 64 | A/C control |
| 66 | Powertrain |
| 71 | Low-beam HID headlamps |
| 73 | Starter motor |
| 80 | Starter pinion |
| 90 | (2017) SAIR solenoid
(2018) SAI reaction solenoid |
| 94 | Headlamp washer |
| 98 | (2017) SAIR pump
(2018) SAI reaction pump |
Chevrolet Malibu (2019 to 2022)
| Fuse | Usage |
|---|---|
| 1 | – |
| 2 | – |
| 3 | Antilock brake system pump / Electric brake boost |
| 5 | – |
| 6 | (2019) Trunk (2020 to 2022) Rear Closure |
| 7 | – |
| 8 | Memory seat module |
| 9 | (2019 and 2020) Electric brake boost / Pedestrian friendly alert function – HEV
(2021 and 2022) – |
| 10 | (2019 and 2020) Automatic occupant sensing / Airbag – HEV
(2021 and 2022) – |
| 11 | (2019) DC DC battery 1 / HVAC blower motor (2020 and 2022) DC DC converter 1 |
| 12 | Rear window defogger |
| 13 | Heated mirrors |
| 14 | – |
| 15 | Passive entry / Passive start |
| 16 | Front wiper |
| 17 | Passenger power seat |
| 18 | Antilock brake system valve |
| 19 | Driver power seat |
| 21 | Sunroof |
| 22 | Parking lamp |
| 23 | Automatic headlamp leveling / Adaptive forward lighting |
| 24 | – |
| 26 | Transmission control module / Ignition |
| 27 | Instrument panel / Body / Ignition |
| 28 | – |
| 29 | Rear vision camera / Ventilated seats |
| 30 | Malfunction indicator lamp / Ignition |
| 32 | Canister vent solenoid / Evap leak check module |
| 33 | Front heated seat |
| 34 | (2019 and 2020) Battery system manager / Accessory power module fan
(2021 and 2022) – |
| 35 | Body control module 6 / Body control module 7 |
| 36 | Fuel module |
| 38 | – |
| 39 | – |
| 40 | Steering column lock |
| 41 | – |
| 43 | Heated steering wheel |
| 44 | Automatic headlamp leveling |
| 45 | – |
| 46 | Engine control module / Ignition |
| 47 | – |
| 48 | Electric brake boost – HEV / Cooling fan |
| 49 | DC DC battery 2 |
| 50 | – |
| 51 | – |
| 52 | – |
| 53 | – |
| 54 | – |
| 55 | – |
| 56 | Starter motor |
| 57 | (2019) Diesel exhaust fluid heater
(2020 and 2022) – |
| 58 | – |
| 59 | High-beam headlamps |
| 60 | Cooling fan |
| 61 | – |
| 62 | – |
| 63 | – |
| 65 | Air conditioning – HEV |
| 67 | – |
| 68 | – |
| 69 | – |
| 70 | – |
| 72 | Starter pinion |
| 74 | – |
| 75 | Engine control module main |
| 76 | Engine control module sense |
| 78 | Horn |
| 79 | Washer pump |
| 81 | Transmission control module / Engine control module |
| 82 | – |
| 83 | Ignition coil |
| 84 | Powertrain on engine |
| 85 | Shunt |
| 86 | Shunt |
| 87 | – |
| 88 | Aeroshutter |
| 89 | – |
| 91 | – |
| 92 | TPIM / MGU pump – HEV / Transmission oil pump – non-HEV |
| 93 | Automatic headlamp leveling |
| 95 | – |
| 96 | – |
| 97 | – |
| 99 | Coolant pump |
| Relay | Usage |
|---|---|
| 4 | – |
| 20 | Rear window defogger |
| 25 | Front wiper control |
| 31 | Run / Crank |
| 37 | Front wiper speed |
| 42 | – |
| 64 | Starter motor |
| 66 | Powertrain |
| 71 | – |
| 73 | Air conditioning |
| 80 | Starter pinion |
| 90 | – |
| 94 | – |
| 98 | Diesel fuel heater |