Chevrolet Malibu Tail Light Bulb Size

The Chevrolet Malibu tail light utilizes bulb sizes 12961, 3057, 194, and 1157 depending on the specific production period for the vehicle. Available data covers the range from 1964 to 2024.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Inner Tail Light

YearsBulb Size
202012961 (Except Lamp Rear Tail, Led)
2016-201812961 (Without LED Tail Lights)

Outer Tail Light

YearsBulb Size
2016-20187443 (Without LED Tail Lights)

Tail Light

YearsBulb Size
2023-202412961
202112961
2019-202012961 (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)
2017-201812961 (For vehicle without LED Tail Light)
201612961
1997-20073057
1983194
1981-19821157
1980194
1973-19791157
1964-19671157

Bulb Specifications

Description Bulb Size
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12961
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament wedge bulb (T20). 12V, 21W/5W.7443
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament wedge bulb (T25). 12V, 27W/7W.3057
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.194
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.1157

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