2002 Chevrolet Malibu transmission: CVT or automatic?

No. The 2002 Chevrolet Malibu uses a 4-speed automatic - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.

Key takeaways

  • 1 EPA-certified configuration listed for the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu.
  • No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
  • The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
2002 Chevrolet Malibu: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
3.1L 6-cylinder4-speed automaticAutomatic 4-spdFWD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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