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Can you flat tow a 2018 Chevy Malibu?
I just bought a brand-new Fleetwood RV, and I’m itching to get it out on the road for a camping trip. However, I want to take my 2018 Malibu with me if possible. Can I flat tow the 2018 Chevy Malibu, or do I need to tow it differently?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
**You can flat tow a 2018 1.5-liter Chevy Malibu without active shutters. Other versions, like the 2-liter Malibu or the 1.5-liter version with active shutters, can’t be flat towed.
To tow a 1.5-liter Malibu without active shutters, follow these steps:
- Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the towing vehicle.
- Start the engine.
- Put the vehicle in neutral.
- Turn the engine off.
- To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove fuses F10 and F41 from the fuse panel.
If you have active shutters or the 2.0-liter Malibu, you’ll need to either use a two-wheel dolly or a flatbed trailer to avoid damaging the transmission.
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