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OregonTravelers's avatar
Sep 18, 2017

Towing 2015 Malibu

Wondering if anyone here or if you know of anyone that is towing a 2015 Malibu LTZ with a 2.5 Liter engine and 6 speed automatic transmission 4 down behind their motor home?
It owners manual is not specific.  It just describes how to tow a vehicle 4 down.  When we purchased the vehicle 2 years ago, we were told that the 2.5 liter was not towable 4 down while the 2.0 liter was towable 4 down.  If I remember correctly, at that time I check the FMCA and Motorhome list and found that it was NOT towable.  
Now looking at various sources including the two magazine, I find that all 2015 Malibu's are towable 4 down without modification.  
So wondering if you or anyone you know is or has towed a 2015 Malibu 4 down?  
Thanks
  • Go with what the owners manual says, I don’t think it was engine specific until 2017. Dick
  • Page 10-80 of the 2015 Malibu Owner's Manual explains the procedures for flat towing. There are no engine specific requirements leading one to believe all available 2015 Malibus can be towed four down.
  • "we were told that the 2.5 liter was not towable 4 down while the 2.0 liter was towable 4 down."

    Being "told" isn't the way Chevrolet communicates with owners. And what others do isn't enough for you to make a decision like this IMO. Find out from Chevy...a writing.
  • well if you read it in the trade press, they must know more about it than the manufacturer. tow at your own risk. are those instructions for towing 4 down in the owner's manual, for emergency towing, i.e. NMT 30 miles at NMT 30 mph?
    bumpy