This material provides a detailed look at the fuse diagrams of the Chevrolet Malibu (seventh generation): 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.

Fuse #20 in the trunk block is responsible for the cigarette lighter sockets.

In the engine compartment

The fuse box is located near the battery. To access it, you need to remove the protective cover. 

General view.

No.Relay
28Cooling fan #1 (left)
29Fan
30Cooling fan #2 (right)
31Engine starter
32Start relay (ignition)
33Engine Control Module (ECM)
34Air conditioning compressor clutch
35Headlights (high beam)
36Front fog lights
37Sound signal
38Headlights (low beam)
39Windshield wiper (No. 1)
40Windscreen Wiper #2 – Windscreen Wiper Motor
48Daytime running light
49Brake lights
53Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module / Auxiliary Air Pump (AIR)
No.Diodes
27Windscreen wiper relay #1 and #2
No.FusesCurrent, A
1Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Relay10
2Engine Control Module (ECM)15
33.5L (LZ4, LZE): Engine Control Module (ECM)10
2.4L (LAT): Generator Battery Disconnect Control Module, Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM)10
41-2 Shift Solenoid, 2-3 Shift Solenoid, 4-3 Shift Solenoid, Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation (TCC PWM), Transmission Control Module (TCM)10
53.6L (LY7): Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor / Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor10
2.4L (LAT): Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM), Heater Coolant Pump20
6EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve, Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S), Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor/Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (2.4L (LAT, LE5, LE9))10
7Left headlight (low beam)10
8Horn relay15
9Right headlight (low beam)10
10Front Fog Light Relay15
11Left headlight (high beam)10
12Right headlight (high beam)10
132.4L (LAT, LE5, LE9), 3.6L (LY7): Engine Control Module (ECM), Vehicle Telematics Localization and Immobilizer Control Module10
14Windscreen wiper relay #1 and #2, windscreen wiper motor assembly25
15ABS (Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM))10
162.4L (LAT, LE5, LE9), 3.6L (LY7): Engine Control Module (ECM), Vehicle Telematics Localization and Immobilizer Control Module10
17Cooling Fan Relay #130
18Cooling Fan Relay #230
3.6L (LY7 – 2012): Cooling Fan Relay #240
19Fan Motor Control Unit, Fan Motor Relay, RUN Relay30
20Body Control Module (BCM), fuses (in the passenger compartment): “20”, “21”, “22”, “23”, “24”30
21Fuses in the passenger compartment block: No. 12, No. 14, No. 1530
22Fuses in the trunk block: “10”, “13”, “14”, “16”, “17”, “20”, “23”60
23Fuses in the trunk block: “1”, “2”, “5”, “6”, “22”, “25”60
24ABS System (Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM))60
25Body control unit, fuse (in the passenger compartment): “1”, “2”, “5”, “6”, auxiliary relay50
26Starter relay30
412.4L (LE5, LE9, LAT): Power Steering Control Module80
42Gearbox control module10
433.6L (LY7): Fuel Injectors (ODD), Ignition Coil/Modules (ODD)15
2.4L (LE5 or LE9): Ignition Coils15
3.5 l (LZ4, LZE): Ignition control module15
443.6L (LY7): Fuel Injectors (EVEN), Ignition Coil Modules (EVEN)15
2.4L (LE5, LE9, LAT), 3.5L (LZ4, LZE): fuel injector10
453.5L (LZ4, LZE), 3.6L (LY7): Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Bank 1 Sensor 2, Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Bank 2 Sensor 210
46Daytime running lights relay15
47Brake light relay10
50Window lifters20
512.4L (LAT): Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM)10
3.5L (LZ4, LZE): Engine Control Module (ECM)10
52Secondary Air Injection Pump (AIR) Relay10
Transmission Auxiliary Pump Control Module20
54Body Equipment Control Unit (Variable Voltage Control)5
2.4L (LAT): Body Control Module (Variable Voltage Control)15
55DC/AC Inverter30
56ABS (Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM))30
57Spare20

In the salon

Located on the passenger side near the floor. Remove the panel trim, then remove the block cover.

Example of access.

General view of the passenger compartment fuse box.

No.DescriptionCurrent, A
1Body equipment control unit (door locks)15
2Body equipment control unit (interior lighting)10
3Steering wheel controls2
42007-2008: Adjustable pedal module, adjustable pedal position switch10
5Vehicle Communication Interface Module (VCIM (OnStar))10
6Outside rear view mirror switch2
7Seat Heater Control Module (Driver/Passenger), Seat Heater Switch (Driver/Passenger), Inside Rearview Mirror, Sunroof Control Module10
8Empty
9Empty
10Windscreen wiper/washer switch10
11Empty
12Power Steering Control Module2
13Electric windows30
14Airbag Sensor and Diagnostic Module (SDM)10
15A/T Shift Lock Control Unit, Cruise Control On/Off Switch, Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator2
16Empty
17Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) control module10
18Empty
19Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) – Fan Switch20
20Airbag Sensor and Diagnostic Module (SDM)10
21Audio system10
22Ignition switch2
23Data Link Connector (DLC), HVAC Control Module10
24Instrument cluster, anti-theft alarm control module10
Relay
R1Cooling fan motor
Maintenance free relays
R2Electric door lock
R3Electric door lock (unlock)
R4Driver’s door lock actuator (unlock)
R5Interior lighting lamps

In the trunk

The fuse box is located on the right side of the trunk behind the trim.

Example of access.

No.DescriptionCurrent, A
1Passenger seat control unit30
2Driver’s seat control unit30
3Reserve
4Reserve
5Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Ventilation Solenoid Valve10
6Parking Light Relay (Body Control Module (BCM), License Lights, Parking/Turn Lights, Tail Lights, Tail/Brake Lights, and Turn Signal Lights), Instrument Cluster Dimming10
7Reserve
8Reserve
9Sunroof control unit, sunroof curtain module25
10Hatch control unit15
11Reserve
12Reserve
13Audio amplifier25
14Heated seats15
15Reserve
16Digital Radio, Garage Door Opener Transmitter, Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR)7.5
17Reverse Light Relay10
18Reserve
19Reserve
20Chevrolet Malibu Cigarette Lighter Fuse, Auxiliary Socket (Console)20
21Reserve
22Trunk opening relay10
23Rear window heating30
24Heated mirrors10
25Fuel pump relay15
26Rear window and mirror heating relay
27Parking lights (reverse lights, body control module (BCM), garage door opener transmitter, HVAC control module, license lights, parking/turn lights, tail lights, rear brake light and turn signals)
28Reserve
29Reserve
30Reserve
31Reserve
32Reserve
33Reversing lights, interior rear view mirror
34Reserve
35Reserve
36Trunk Opening Relay
37Fuel pump relay
38Trunk lid opening diode