it doesnt have a dipstick. the malibu's have a sealed transmission that shouldn't need service for up to 100,000 miles. there is a trans fluid cap under the throttle body and exhaust.
If this is an automatic, it would be in view on one side or the other close to the firewall. If this is a stick or manual transmission you don't have a dip stick.
There is no Tranny dipstick on 1996 and newer malibus
4.5
Attached to the engine block inside the oil pan.
under the engine Bottom of the oil pan.
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.
Where is the oil filter in a 2004 Chevy Malibu
There should be a dipstick like the one for oil. Check with engine running.
Its right above the oil filter. Its easier to remove the oil filter to get to it.
On the bottom of the engine. The drain plug is screwed into the oil pan.
What is the best motor oil to use on a 1999 Chevy Malibu?
In front of the engine next to the oil dipstick.