The 9th generation Malibu was supposed to undergo a "facelift" in 2022 or 2023 and the refreshed vehicle may have continued being produced into the 2024 and 2025 model years but it will now apparently be discontinued after the 2023 model year.

Owners of other General Motors vehicles from Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC and Holden such as the Impala, Corvette, Bolt, Sonic, Spark, Express, Trax, TrailBlazer, Equinox, Traverse, Blazer, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, Silverado, Cruze, Volt, Camaro, Encore, Envision, Enclave, Regal, LaCrosse, Canyon, Sierra, Terrain, Acadia, Yukon, Savana, XT4, XT5, XT6, Escalade, CT4, CT5, CT6 and Commodore may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The compatible replacement miniature "fuse" type light bulb is part number TS-14V1CP, 6614F and 6641.

If you would like to have brighter vanity lights that will also last much longer than the traditional incandescent bulbs, install some TS-14V1CP LED bulbs.

Any other miniature "fuse" style LED bulb that is 28mm, 29mm or 30mm in length should also work.

The only tool needed to access and replace the bulbs is a small flat head screwdriver such as from a Jeweler's Screwdriver Set.

The first two steps are to swing down the sun visor and then flip open the vanity mirror cover.

Insert the blade of the small flat head screwdriver into the notch and gently pry out the lens cover.

Try to avoid using excessive force.

The lens cover should pop out relatively easily.

If the old light bulb was recently turned on, it might still be hot enough to burn your fingers.

Do not apply pressure to the glass section of the bulb to avoid having it break.

The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) light bulb in this 2020 Malibu LT was part number 14V1CP904.

The new light bulb should turn on immediately.

Tip - If you installed a TS-14V1CP LED bulb and it doesn't work, try pulling it out of the socket, rotate it 180 degrees and push it back into the socket. Some LED bulbs are polarized and will only work when the "+" positive and "-" negative electrical contacts are in the correct orientation.

First, re-insert the two tabs on the inner edge of the lens cover into their slots.

Make sure the lens cover is flush with the light housing at every edge.

To test the new light bulbs, open and close the mirror cover a few times. If the lights won't turn on, you may need to press the car's "Start" button one time to turn the ignition to the "On" / "Accessory" position or press the "Unlock" button on the key fob to re-activate the interior lights.

Be sure to write down the bulb change in your car's service records.

Please check out all of the 2016-2023 GM Chevrolet Malibu DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.