🚨 2025 Chevrolet Malibu: Emergency Neutral
The Malibu was discontinued after the 2023 model year; no 2025 production model exists.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — cross-check against your owner’s manual when possible.
⚠️ Chock the wheels first — neutral means the car can roll. Set the parking brake while you work, never stand downhill of the vehicle, and try a 12-volt jump before any override: power fixes most stuck-in-park problems instantly.
The procedure
- The Chevrolet Malibu was discontinued and is not produced for the 2025 model year.
- If you have a vehicle labeled as a 2025 Malibu, verify the actual model year and refer to the appropriate year's procedures.
- For 2023 and earlier Malibu models, locate the shift lock release slot to the left of the console shifter base and use a tool to press the release while moving to Neutral.
Shift-lock override location
Not applicable - no 2025 Malibu production model exists.
With zero electrical power
Not applicable - no 2025 Malibu production model exists. Refer to the actual model year of your vehicle.