To change the transmission fluid on your Chevy Malibu 2005, first, pull off the pan, drain the fluid, and replace it.
A 2004 Chevy Malibu uses standard Dexron III transmission fluid. This is a widely available fluid used by many GM vehicles.
Dexron
Dextron
9 liters
Dexron VI
200 Chevy Malibu has a sealed system, so it does not have a dipstick to check the transmission fluid. If there are issues, one has to check the fluid while the car is running.
There should be two dipsticks under the hood on a Malibu. One will be plainly marked "OIL" or "ENGINE OIL." The other one is your transmission fluid. This is assuming your Malibu has automatic transmission. If your Malibu has a manual transmission (stick shift), then there is no dipstick for transmission fluid -- manual trannies get lubrication from the engine oil.
The transmission fluid capacity is 6.9 quarts (it requires Dexron III fluid).
The transmission fluid capacity of a 2004 Chevy Malibu is approximately 7.5 quarts. The actual capacity varies depending on the amount of fluid in the torque converter.
DEXRON 3
I used up to 4 on my 1998 malibu.