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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

Engine

Engine Order Code

LZ4

LZE

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas/Ethanol V6

Displacement

3.5L/214

Fuel System

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

217 @ 5800

211 @ 5800

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

217 @ 4000

214 @ 4000

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

MN5

MX0

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.95

2.92

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.62

1.56

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.70

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.38

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.29

2.86

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3476 lbs

3555 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Tri-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Touring

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Touring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

1.18 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.63 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.65 x 1.02 in

11.9 x 1.18 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

10.63 x 0.55 in

11.0 x 0.43 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16 x -TBD- in

16 x 6.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

16 x -TBD- in

16 x 6.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

QPE

QPX

Rear Tire Order Code

QPE

QPX

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60R16

P225/60R16

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R16

P225/60R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

30 MPG

31 MPG

Cruising Range - City

320.00 mi

357.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

20 MPG

21 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

480.00 mi

527.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

16 gal

17.0 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Hydraulic Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.9

13.3

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.1

2.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

37.6 ft

38 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

106 ft³

104.5 ft³

Front Head Room

39.4 in

Front Leg Room

41.9 in

42.3 in

Front Shoulder Room

56.7 in

58.7 in

Front Hip Room

53.5 in

56.4 in

Second Head Room

39.4 in

37.8 in

Second Leg Room

41.0 in

37.6 in

Second Shoulder Room

55.5 in

58.6 in

Second Hip Room

52.4 in

57.2 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

112.3 in

110.5 in

Length, Overall

187.8 in

200.4 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

69.8 in

72.9 in

Height, Overall

58.1 in

58.7 in

Track Width, Front

60.0 in

62.4 in

Track Width, Rear

60.2 in

61.5 in

Min Ground Clearance

6.1 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

18.6 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

125

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

13.6 qts

11.7 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

Engine, 3.5L V6 SFI (217 hp [161.8 kW] @ 5800 rpm, 217 lb-ft of torque [293.0 N-m] @ 4000 rpm).

Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes electronic range selector.

Traction control, all-speed.

Front wheel drive.

Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection.

Suspension, 4-wheel independent.

Tires, P215/60R16 touring, blackwall.

Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) fascia spoke, painted Sterling Silver.

Steering, Hydraulic Power Steering (HPS) assist.

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, includes Traction Control

Engine, 3.5L V6 SFI (E85), includes (E85) FlexFuel (gas ethanol) capability, uses gasoline or E85 fuel (211 hp [157.3 kW] @ 5800 rpm, 214 lb-ft of torque [288.9 N-m] @ 4000) (Included and only available with (FE9) Emissions, Federal requirements.).

Transmission, 4-speed automatic electronically controlled with overdrive.

Axle, 2.86 ratio.

Front wheel drive.

Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power (600 CCA.).

Alternator, 125 amps.

Suspension, 4-wheel independent, Touring.

Tires, P225/60R16 all-season, blackwall.

Tire, compact spare.

Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) steel with deluxe bolt-on wheel covers.

Steering, power, rack-and-pinion.

Brakes, 4-wheel disc.

Exhaust, single stainless-steel

EXTERIOR

Skylight, fixed rear, above rear seat passengers, includes retractable shade.

Fascias, front and rear body-color.

Moldings, body-color rocker.

Headlamps, halogen composite with crystalline-like lenses and automatic exterior lamp control.

Daytime Running Lamps.

Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding.

Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted.

Wipers, front intermittent, variable, speed-sensitive.

Door handles, body-color

Moldings, body-color bodyside.

Moldings, body-color rocker.

Headlamps, halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control.

Daytime Running Lamps.

Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, body-color.

Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted.

Wipers, front intermittent

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

Seats, front bucket with Custom Cloth, reclining seatbacks and adjustable outboard head restraints.

Seat, front passenger flat-folding seatback.

Seat adjuster, driver power vertical height.

Seat adjuster, driver manual lumbar control.

Seats, rear Multi-Flex 60/40 split-bench, forward and rearward sliding, independently reclines and folds-down.

Armrest, rear center with dual cup holders and storage.

Console, floor with floor shifter, integral armrest and storage compartment.

Floor mats, carpeted front and rear.

Steering column, tilt and telescopic.

Steering wheel, 4-spoke leather-wrapped with mounted audio and cruise controls, includes leather-wrapped shift knob.

Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, engine temperature, fuel, tachometer and PRNDL.

Driver Information Center, with driver customization, warning messages and vehicle information.

Windows, power with driver Express-Down and rear passenger lockout.

Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection and delayed locking.

Remote vehicle starter system, includes the functionality of Remote Keyless Entry.

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, includes cancel feature.

Liftgate release, power, interior.

Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III+.

Air conditioning, single-zone manual.

Defogger, rear-window electric.

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages and programmable menu functions.

Audio system feature, 6-speaker system.

Cup holders, dual front and rear.

Power outlets, 3 auxiliary, includes 1 front, 1 inside center console and 1 in the rear cargo area.

Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night.

Visors, driver illuminated vanity mirror, non-illuminated passenger, covered.

Assist handles, rear outboard.

Lighting, interior with front reading lights.

Map pocket, driver seatback.

Map pocket, front passenger seatback.

Cargo panel, rear, multi-functional with 4 positions, including one that forms a table

Seats, front bucket with Cloth, 40/40.

Seat adjuster, driver manual lumbar control.

Seat adjuster, driver 8-way power.

Seat, rear fixed bench.

Steering column, Tilt-Wheel.

Steering wheel, urethane.

Shifter, floor console.

Instrumentation, analog 4-gauge cluster with speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, fuel, trip odometer and Driver Information Center.

Tire Pressure Monitor.

Oil life monitoring system.

Windows, power with driver Express-Down and passenger lockout.

Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection and enhanced safety.

Remote Keyless Entry.

OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist and Remote Horn & Lights (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details. Not available with a ship-to of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.).

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed.

Trunk release, remote.

Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASSlock.

Air conditioning, single zone manual with air filtration system.

Defogger, rear-window electric.

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock and auxiliary input jack.

Audio system feature, 6-speaker system.

Antenna, integral rear.

Applique, woodgrain on instrument panel and door.

Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night.

Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, covered.

Assist handles, front passenger and rear outboard.

Lighting, interior with center-mounted dome and rear reading lights

SAFETY

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, includes Traction Control.

Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions with Passenger Sensing System (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.).

Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, includes front seat pretensioners.

LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats.

Door locks, rear child security.

Traction Control, all-speed.

Daytime Running Lamps

Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.).

Door locks, rear child security.

Trunk emergency release handle.

LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats.

Daytime Running Lamps

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Years:
6.

Corrosion Miles/km:
100,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
100,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V252000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 14, 2014.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
2,440,524.

Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assi....

Consequence:
Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09E005000.

Mfg's Report Date:
FEB 11, 2009.

Component:
STEERING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
979.

Summary:
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM " BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA..

Consequence:
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING..

Remedy:
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492..

Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET DORMAN STEERING KNUCKLES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V355000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUN 23, 2014.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
3,141,731.

Summary:
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine..

Consequence:
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash..

Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two 13mm key rings and key insert into the vehicle's ignition keys, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
No Test.

Side Rear Passenger:
No Test.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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