Can a 2006 Malibu be flat towed?

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Can a 2006 Malibu be flat towed?

I have a 2006 Chevy Malibu on which I am installing a tow bar and plan to “flat tow” behind my Monaco Diplomat. The 2005, 2006 and 2007 models have no restrictions on speed or distance. Previous and later models are restricted to a max of 65 MPH.

Is a Chevy Malibu flat towable?

Is flat towing a 2019-20 Chevy Malibu 2.0L possible? The owners manual says that the 2.0L can be flat towed. The owner’s manual states that the vehicle cannot be towed with all four wheels on the ground. However, it does state that a tow dolly can be used, so long as the front wheels are on the dolly.

Can a 2009 Malibu be flat towed?

The Malibu Owner’s Manual makes no distinction between models and allows flat towing with minor restrictions (65 mph limit, run engine for 5 minutes at refueling stops, etc). Other GM models with this engine/transmission combo allow flat towing.

Can you flat tow a 2010 Chevy Malibu?

The modern generation of Chevy Malibu vehicles are going to be front wheel drive and You’re not going to be able to flat tow them. To tow a chevy malibu you will need to lift the front wheels off of the ground.

Can a Malibu tow a car?

Chevrolet Malibu Towing Capacity Overview The Chevrolet Malibu has a towing capacity of 1000 lbs.

Which cars can be flat towed?

Top 10 flat tow vehicles

  • Jeep Wrangler JL.
  • Ford F-150.
  • Jeep Wrangler JK.
  • Chevrolet Equinox.
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee.
  • Jeep Cherokee.
  • Chevrolet Colorado.
  • Honda CR-V.

Can any manual car be flat towed?

What can you tow? Many manual transmission cars can be flat towed without any modifications, and you can tow any front-wheel-drive manual transmission vehicle as far as you want and as long as you want. Be sure to unlock the steering wheel before towing.

Is a 2011 Chevy Malibu flat towable?

The 2011 Cruze and 2012 Malibu have the same statement in their original Owners Manuals, under Recreation Towing. Which says they are flat towable and how to do it. Each model (Cruze & Malibu) has a page replacement which says the cars are NOT flat towable.

Can a 2013 Chevy Malibu be flat towed?

Due to the way internal bureaucracy works, the 2013 was never re-listed for flat-towing capability. It’s a long shot, but you could email GM customer service and they might get you a specific answer from an engineer.

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