Chevrolet · 2008-2012

Malibu — Epsilon II (2008–2012)

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114 option rows 114 RPO codes 2 model years
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Applicable options

Documented RPO codes

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Model year
Malibu — Epsilon II (2008–2012) RPO codes
Code Option Years Notes & factory source Confidence
Engines
LAT Engine, gas, 4 cylinder, 2.4L, multiport fuel injection, aluminum, DOHC, BAS, Ecotec 2008–2009 Factory-verified
LE5 Engine, gas, 4 cylinder, 2.4L, multiport fuel injection, aluminum, DOHC, high output, Ecotec 2008–2009 Factory-verified
LY7 Engine, gas, 6 cylinder, 3.6L, sequential fuel injection, V6, aluminum, 60 degrees, GM 2008–2009 Factory-verified
LZ4 Engine, gas, 6 cylinder, 3.5L, sequential fuel injection, V6, offset bore, GM 2008–2009
one 2009 list adds VVT after the fuel injection entry; the 2008 list does not.
Factory-verified
LZE Engine, flexible fuel (gas/ethanol), 6 cylinder, 3.5L, sequential fuel injection, VVT, V6, offset bore, GM 2009 Factory-verified
Transmissions
ME7 Transmission, automatic, 4 speed, HMD, GM, BAS/4T45, mild hybrid, FWD 2008–2009
the Malibu lists print BAS/4T45; the Aura and G6 lists print BAS/4T45-E.
Factory-verified
MH2 Transmission, automatic, 6 speed, HMD, 6T70 2008–2009 Factory-verified
MH8 Transmission, automatic, 6 speed, HMD, X23F 2009 Factory-verified
MN5 Transmission, automatic, 4 speed, HMD, 4T45-E 2008–2009 Factory-verified
Axles
D70 Ratio, transaxle final drive, 2.77 2008–2009 Factory-verified
F83 Ratio, transaxle final drive, 3.05 2008–2009 Factory-verified
FX2 Ratio, transaxle final drive, 3.91 2008–2009 Factory-verified
FXK Ratio, transaxle final drive, 2.89 2009 Factory-verified
FY1 Ratio, transaxle final drive, 3.63 2008–2009 Factory-verified
Equipment
9L3 Tire, spare, delete 2009 Factory-verified
A51 Seat, front bucket, custom 2008 Factory-verified
AG1 Adjuster, front seat, power, multidirectional, driver 2008–2009 Factory-verified
AL0 Sensor, indicator, inflatable restraint, front passenger, child presence detector 2008–2009 Factory-verified
AM1 Control, seat, manual lumbar, driver 2008 Factory-verified
AP3 Lock control, entry, remote, keyless entry, start 2008–2009
one 2009 list adds a remark not to use it after the 2009 model year.
Factory-verified
AP8 Lock control, entry, remote entry, extended range 2009 Factory-verified
AP9 Net, convenience 2008–2009 Factory-verified
AS5 Seat, front bucket, deluxe 2009 Factory-verified
AT8 Restraint provisions, child, rear seat, rear facing 2008–2009 Factory-verified
AXG Window, power operated, express driver up and down 2008–2009 Factory-verified
AY0 Restraint system, seat, inflatable, driver and passenger front, seat side, roof side 2008–2009 Factory-verified
B36 Covering, floor mat, luggage compartment 2008–2009 Factory-verified
B37 Covering, floor mat, front and rear, auxiliary 2008–2009 Factory-verified
B50 Covering, floor mat, front and rear, auxiliary, deluxe 2009
one 2009 list prints it without "deluxe".
Factory-verified
B86 Molding, bodyside, body color 2008–2009 Factory-verified
C3Y Roof, sun, glass, sliding, panels, electric 2008 Factory-verified
C60 HVAC system, air conditioner, front, manual controls 2008–2009 Factory-verified
C68 HVAC system, air conditioner, front, automatic electronic controls 2008–2009 Factory-verified
CF5 Roof, sun, glass, sliding, electric 2008–2009 Factory-verified
D49 Mirror, outside, left-hand and right-hand, remote control, electric, manual fold 2008–2009
one 2009 list prints "Manual Folding".
Factory-verified
DD0 Mirror, outside, left-hand and right-hand, remote control, electric, heated, light sensitive 2008–2009 Factory-verified
DD7 Mirror, inside rearview, light sensitive, compass 2008–2009 Factory-verified
DE1 Sunshade, rear window 2008–2009 Factory-verified
DK6 Console, roof, interior 2008 Factory-verified
DP2 Mirror, outside, left-hand and right-hand, remote control, electric, manual folding, black 2008–2009 Factory-verified
FE0 Suspension system, front and rear, active 2008–2009 Factory-verified
FX3 Ride and handling, automatic electronic controlled 2008 Factory-verified
GME Ornamentation, exterior, "GM" Mark of Excellence 2008 Factory-verified
HP7 Hybrid propulsion, electric, parallel, 3KW continuous power 2008–2009 Factory-verified
JF4 Pedals, adjustable, power 2008–2009 Factory-verified
JL9 Brake system, power, front and rear disc, antilock, front and rear wheel 2008–2009 Factory-verified
K05 Heater, engine block 2008–2009 Factory-verified
K34 Cruise control, automatic, electronic 2008 Factory-verified
KA1 Heater, front seat 2008–2009 Factory-verified
KB7 Control, manual shift, automatic transmission 2008–2009 Factory-verified
KG7 Generator, 125 amp 2009 Factory-verified
KV1 Inverter, power port, 110 volt 2009 Factory-verified
KY1 Generator, hybrid motor 2009 Factory-verified
N34 Steering wheel, leather, 3 spokes 2008–2009 Factory-verified
N45 Steering wheel, 3 spokes 2008–2009 Factory-verified
NVH Steering, power, non-variable effort, hydraulic 2008–2009
the 2008 list ends the wording at "Non-Variable Effort"; the 2009 list adds "Hydraulic".
Factory-verified
NW2 Wheel, 18 x 7, aluminum, sport 2008–2009 Factory-verified
NW5 Wheel, 18 x 7, aluminum 2009 Factory-verified
NW9 Traction control, electronic 2008 Factory-verified
NZ6 Wheel, 16 x 6.5, steel, high vent 2008 Factory-verified
P22 Wheel, 17 x 7, steel 2008–2009 Factory-verified
PFE Wheel, 17 x 7, aluminum 2008–2009 Factory-verified
QAD Tire, all, P225/50R17-93S BW TL ST AL2 2008–2009 Factory-verified
QD1 Wheel, 16 x 6.5, aluminum, styled 2008
the Malibu 2008 list prints "Steel Aluminum, Styled"; the Aura list prints "Aluminum, Styled".
Factory-verified
QGG Tire, all, P215/55R17-93S BW TL AL2 2009 Factory-verified
QGQ Tire, all, P225/50R18-94W BW TL HW4 2009 Factory-verified
QPE Tire, all, P215/60R16/N R/PE ST TL AL2 2008
the Aura and G6 lists print "BL" after the size; the Malibu list does not.
Factory-verified
QYH Tire, all, P225/50R18-94T BW TL AL2 2008–2009 Factory-verified
SSG Graphic, switch function symbol 2008–2009 Factory-verified
T62 Lamp system, daytime running, delete 2008–2009 Factory-verified
T96 Lamp, fog, front 2008–2009
the 2009 list adds FMVSS to the wording.
Factory-verified
TR0 Lamp, interior, roof, rear, courtesy and dual reading 2008–2009 Factory-verified
U19 Speedometer, instrument, kilometers and miles, kilometer odometer 2008–2009 Factory-verified
U1C Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, CD, clock, ETR 2008–2009 Factory-verified
U2K Digital audio system, S-band 2008–2009 Factory-verified
U77 Antenna, rear window, radio 2008–2009 Factory-verified
UE0 Communication system, vehicle, GPS not installed 2008–2009 Factory-verified
UE1 Communication system, vehicle, GPS 1 2008–2009 Factory-verified
UG1 Opener, garage door, universal 2008–2009 Factory-verified
UK3 Control, steering wheel, accessory 2008–2009 Factory-verified
UL2 Frequencies, European 2009 Factory-verified
UPF Wireless interface, short range, voice recorder 2009
one list prints "Voice Rec".
Factory-verified
UQ3 Speaker system, enhanced audio 2008–2009 Factory-verified
US8 Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, CD, auto tone, clock, ETR, MP3, RDS 2008–2009 Factory-verified
US9 Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, RDS, multiple compact disc, auto tone control, clock 2008
the Aura list adds ETR and MP3 to this wording; the Malibu list does not.
Factory-verified
UUI Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, CD, auto tone, clock, ETR, MP3, RDS, USB port 2009 Factory-verified
UW5 Speaker system, 6, base 2008–2009 Factory-verified
VK3 License plate, front, front mounting package 2008–2009 Factory-verified
VPM Modification, noise control, Mexico 2008–2009 Factory-verified
VY7 Knob, transmission control lever, leather 2008–2009 Factory-verified
ZFH Tire, spare, compact, T125/70D16 2009 Factory-verified
Interior Trim
IB2 Trim, interior design (B2) 2008
GM prints "(99)" after the design code.
Factory-verified
IBB Trim, interior design 2008
the G6 list prints this code as "(BB)"; the Malibu 2008 list gives no suffix.
Factory-verified
IBC Trim, interior design (C) 2008
GM prints "(97)" after the design letter.
Factory-verified
Internal / Process
CV3 internal Country, Mexico 2008–2009 Factory-verified
CV4 internal Country, Israel 2008–2009 Factory-verified
CW4 internal Country, Caribbean (Antigua, Antilles, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman, Dominican, Haiti, Jamaica, Nassau, S.N., Trinidad) 2008–2009
the 2008 lists run Bermuda and Cayman together and truncate the names; the 2009 list prints "Cay" and "S.M.".
Factory-verified
CZ1 internal Country, Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama) 2008–2009 Factory-verified
EXP internal Export 2008–2009 Factory-verified
FAI internal Plant code, Fairfax, KS, USA 2008–2009 Factory-verified
FE9 internal Certification, emission, federal 2008–2009 Factory-verified
NE1 internal Certification, emission, geographically restricted registration, vehicles up to 14,000 lbs GVW 2008–2009
GM's lists add "(use 2003 mdl yr)".
Factory-verified
NT7 internal Emission system, federal, Tier 2 2008–2009 Factory-verified
NU1 internal Emission system, California, LEV2 2008–2009 Factory-verified
NU2 internal Emission system, California, ULEV2 2008 Factory-verified
NU5 internal Emission system, California, Bin 4 2009 Factory-verified
NU6 internal Emission system, California, PZEV 2009 Factory-verified
NUA internal Emission system, California, 150K LEV 2 2008 Factory-verified
V73 internal Vehicle statement, USA/Canada 2008–2009 Factory-verified
V78 internal Vehicle statement, delete 2008–2009 Factory-verified
VC5 internal Label, shipping, except US, US possessions or Japan 2008–2009 Factory-verified
VZ3 internal Label, mercury disposal notification 2008–2009 Factory-verified
YF5 internal Certification, emission, California 2008–2009 Factory-verified
Z49 internal Export, Canadian modified, mandatory base equipment 2008–2009 Factory-verified

Source document: chevrolet/malibu-gen7.md. Rows marked — record an option the factory offered whose RPO code is not documented in the consulted sources.