21 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, in 12 part types, covering both the 1.5L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. Most of the listed parts are CV Axle (7 parts), CV Joint (3 parts) and Differential Carrier Fluid Baffle (2 parts). The other 9 part types cover the remaining 9 parts.
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu was sold with both the 1.5L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2021 Chevrolet Malibu drivetrain parts are GM GENUINE (15 parts), GSP (2 parts) and TOP NOTCH (2 parts), plus 2 more brands.
2 parts on this 2021 Chevrolet Malibu page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including GM GENUINE 84283520 (CV Axle) and GM GENUINE 84283518 (CV Axle). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Intermediate Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 25824167 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front9 speed Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Axle Intermediate Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
One part is listed for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu — GM GENUINE 25824167.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 84283520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right9 Speed Automatic Trans. | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 84283518 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left9 speed Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | GM8510 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NCV10127 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NCV10147 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TN20180 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TN20022 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
7 CV Axle parts for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu come from 4 brands — GM GENUINE, GSP, TOP NOTCH and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 84283520.
Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 84283520, GM GENUINE 84283518 and APWI GM8510, plus the other parts above.
CV Intermediate Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 42861556 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front9 speed Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts.
One part is listed for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu — GM GENUINE 42861556.
CV Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 84227456 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer9 speed Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 84227459 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left Inner9 speed Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 84227463 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Inner9 speed Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the constant-velocity joints at each end of a drive axle.
3 CV Joint parts for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu come from GM GENUINE.
This group includes GM GENUINE 84227456, GM GENUINE 84227459 and GM GENUINE 84227463.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 84227454 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner9 speed Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.
This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 84227454.
CV Joint Lock Ring
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 90121202 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner9 speed Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the CV Joint Lock rings.
One part is listed for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu — GM GENUINE 90121202.
Differential Carrier
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 24284661 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front9 Speed Automatic Trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the carriers that hold the differential gears in the axle.
This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 24284661.
Differential Carrier Fluid Baffle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 24298737 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 9 speed Automatic trans.Part of Transmission Case | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 24298738 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 9 speed Automatic trans.Plastic | View on Amazon |
This table covers the baffles that control oil in the differential carrier.
2 Differential Carrier Fluid Baffle parts for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu come from GM GENUINE.
Part numbers include GM GENUINE 24298737 and GM GENUINE 24298738.
Differential Rebuild Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 24069069 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front9 Speed Automatic Trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers kits that group the bearings, races and seals for a differential rebuild.
One part is listed for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu — GM GENUINE 24069069.
Differential Ring Gear
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 24298251 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front9 Speed Automatic Trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Ring gears.
One part is listed for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu — GM GENUINE 24298251.
Retaining Ring
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 24231157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front9 speed Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Retaining rings.
This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 24231157.
Transfer Case Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 795390 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Housing Bolt | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Transfer Case bolts.
One part is listed for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu — ELRING 795390.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Match the engine first. Every drivetrain part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and CV Joint .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
Our catalog currently lists 21 drivetrain parts for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu across 12 subcategories and 5 brands, covering both the 1.5L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 2021 Chevrolet Malibu engines?
Yes. Every drivetrain part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 Chevrolet Malibu was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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