How to replace the starter motor on Chevrolet Malibu?

Start by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable then supporting the raised vehicle throughout the process. The operation requires removal of the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the generator control module coolant pump while also undoing the generator control module coolant pump bolt. Secure the generator control module coolant pump including its hoses to a safe position after extracting it from underneath the Oil Pan. Disconnect both engine wiring harness electrical connector from the Starter and use an open-end wrench to remove the positive Battery Cable to Starter motor nut and the positive Battery Cable lead from the Starter motor. Starting with bolt removal from the Starter motor then remove the Starter itself. Begin by installing the Starter with its bolts then secure them using 53 n.m (39 lb ft) torque. Secure the positive Battery Cable lead onto the Starter motor before tightening the positive Battery Cable to Starter motor nut to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Secure the generator control module coolant pump while disconnected from the electrical connector of the engine harness so you can reposition it toward the Oil Pan where its anti-rotation tab fits into the Oil Pan hole. Installation requires applying 22 n.m (16 lb ft) of torque to the generator control module coolant pump bolt followed by connecting the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the generator control module coolant pump. After lowering the vehicle complete the procedure by connecting the negative Battery Cable.

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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 12645298
$213.93 MSRP: $401.72
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
- Replaces: 12598756, 12601721
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu | LT, LTZ | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 12663052
$255.29 MSRP: $491.97
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
- Replaces: 12658432
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2015 Chevrolet Malibu | LT, LTZ
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 12657797
$152.58 MSRP: $294.06
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
- Replaces: 12655467, 12626963
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2022, 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu | LS, LT, LTZ, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 10465459
$112.83 MSRP: $339.90
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- Other Name: Motor Assembly, Start (Remanufacture); Starter Motor; Starter, Starter Motor
- Replaces: 10465384
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2000 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 89018113
$164.34 MSRP: $496.42
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 89017756
$305.00 MSRP: $550.31
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
- Replaces: 10465551, 89017443, 89017523
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 89017755
$308.13 MSRP: $609.74
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Chevrolet Malibu | Classic LS, Classic LT, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 89017754
$290.17 MSRP: $543.15
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 89017714
$255.31 MSRP: $504.88
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
- Replaces: 10465519, 10465542
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS, LT, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 12707576
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- Other Name: Starter Assembly-.; Starter, Starter Motor
- Replaced by: 25207544
- Replaces: 12680615, 12690481, 12673600
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2024 Chevrolet Malibu | L, LS, LT, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 12680617
$191.66 MSRP: $379.66
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- Other Name: Starter Assembly-.; Starter, Starter Motor
- Replaces: 12668168
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016 Chevrolet Malibu | L, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 12678752
$204.59 MSRP: $405.28
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor
- Replaces: 12658433, 12652378, 12663053
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016 Chevrolet Malibu | LT, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 12609317
$218.17 MSRP: $433.03
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor
- Replaces: 89060407
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2014 Chevrolet Malibu | Classic LS, Eco, Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 10465553
$246.51 MSRP: $461.16
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
- Replaces: 10465521, 10465386
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu | Base | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS

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Chevrolet Malibu's Starter is a vital element that converts electrical power from the battery into the mechanical power that would turn the engine. This is made possible by an externally mounted solenoid, which is connected with the battery and switches the starter motor 'ON'. In the starter, there is an armature which rotates between the field coils or permanent magnet to produce the electromagnetic force required for operations. The starter drive meshes with the flywheel of the engine when the switch is turned 'on', while an overrunning clutch is used to break the connection at the same flywheel after the engine has started. Malibu vehicles has over the years used a variety of starters and they include the gear reduction starters which boost the torque outcomes. OE starters are manufactured to fit standard engines, they are therefore likely to fail when used with high compression motors. Specific changes of the starter have some effects on overall performance, especially for vehicles with modified engine as yielded by improvements such as gear-reduction systems.

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Q: How to replace the starter motor on Chevrolet Malibu?
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Start by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable then supporting the raised vehicle throughout the process. The operation requires removal of the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the generator control module coolant pump while also undoing the generator control module coolant pump bolt. Secure the generator control module coolant pump including its hoses to a safe position after extracting it from underneath the Oil Pan. Disconnect both engine wiring harness electrical connector from the Starter and use an open-end wrench to remove the positive Battery Cable to Starter motor nut and the positive Battery Cable lead from the Starter motor. Starting with bolt removal from the Starter motor then remove the Starter itself. Begin by installing the Starter with its bolts then secure them using 53 n.m (39 lb ft) torque. Secure the positive Battery Cable lead onto the Starter motor before tightening the positive Battery Cable to Starter motor nut to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Secure the generator control module coolant pump while disconnected from the electrical connector of the engine harness so you can reposition it toward the Oil Pan where its anti-rotation tab fits into the Oil Pan hole. Installation requires applying 22 n.m (16 lb ft) of torque to the generator control module coolant pump bolt followed by connecting the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the generator control module coolant pump. After lowering the vehicle complete the procedure by connecting the negative Battery Cable.