I'm :mad::mad::mad:

Naw, don't put nothing in there ;)

No not really because if someone breaks in or steals the car a lock will hardly stop them.

No not really because if someone breaks in or steals the car a lock will hardly stop them.


That's not why there is a lock on the gloveboxes though.

That's not why there is a lock on the gloveboxes though.


That seems like a petty thing to make a thread about or be upset over.

What is the lock on the glovebox for?

Unless you're keeping your social security number, your bank account number, your passport, and all your credit cards in your glove box, it's not a problem. And like pwinskey said, if someone's going to steal your Malibu, they're not going to worry about the lock, they'll just bust it open using a good old crowbar.

Nope! Never thought about it until you mentioned it. I had a lock on my previous car, but it was never locked.

I'm more upset by the fact that the glove box is so small that I can barely fit the owners manual and my little binder that I keep my registration & insurance info in.

I'm more upset by the fact that the glove box is so small that I can barely fit the owners manual and my little binder that I keep my registration & insurance info in.


That too, it's real small.

Anyone remember back in the day when you used to get a valet key with your car? I personally on occassion have locked my glove box....for example you are going for dinner and your throw your digital camera or something of some value in it and lock it up. Or you are at the beach and wish to lock the glove box.

I guess all in all it is not a super big deal but I would I have to agree it is a little annoying that the glove box does not lock.

lol @ people asking why there would be a need to lock the glovebox.

you really think a 4 year old should be able to grab a gun which is inside of it at any time he wants?

you really think a 4 year old should be able to grab a gun which is inside of it at any time he wants?
Can't argue with that, and I won't. But if I had a need to carry a gun for an emergency situation, I would want to be able to access it without fumbling around for a glove box key. There's got to be a more suitable place or method to carry it.

Not a good idea to put a gun in the glove box with KIDS :eek: if you carry valueables in your car the Trunk is the best place to put em ;)

lol @ people asking why there would be a need to lock the glovebox.

you really think a 4 year old should be able to grab a gun which is inside of it at any time he wants?

When I was four years old, my parents told me not to go through the glovebox because they were scared that I'd mess up the paperwork inside.
I never did.
Discipline is key, especially with firearms. My dad taught me about his guns when I was little and told me not to mess around with them because I could get seriously hurt. When I turned 13 and he bought me a BB gun, I still did everything he told me from when I was little, safety on at all times, trigger lock installed, magazine emptied, all that stuff.
And if I were to keep a handgun in my car for self-defense, I wouldn't want a glovebox lock. I'd have to fiddle around to unlock it first before I could pull out the firearm. Those couple seconds could cost you your life.

Interesting opinions....Being Canadian this is something we never think about being that it is illegal to carry firearms with you at anytime (mostly but there are some extenuating circumstances) the general population does not have this ability.

I'd rather have the fuel access to the gas cap be secured, released from inside the 'bu....If I was going to purchase a locking gas cap...has anyone pursued that and any suggestions on brand/model?

When I was four years old, my parents told me not to go through the glovebox because they were scared that I'd mess up the paperwork inside.
I never did.
Discipline is key, especially with firearms. My dad taught me about his guns when I was little and told me not to mess around with them because I could get seriously hurt. When I turned 13 and he bought me a BB gun, I still did everything he told me from when I was little, safety on at all times, trigger lock installed, magazine emptied, all that stuff.
And if I were to keep a handgun in my car for self-defense, I wouldn't want a glovebox lock. I'd have to fiddle around to unlock it first before I could pull out the firearm. Those couple seconds could cost you your life.

I grew up around guns so it was never a big deal for me. Dad thought me how to use and respect them. At age 12 he bought me a .22 (semi auto 10-22 with a 50 round banana clip) and me and my older brother would spend hours (and countless bricks of amo) in the woods behind our house shooting at targets, bottles, cans ect.

We actually had a firearms safety class taught to us by the local game warden back when I was in fifth grade school. Of course, I graduated from High School in 89, so.. (times have changed < sigh > )

We actually had a firearms safety class taught to us by the local game warden back when I was in fifth grade school. Of course, I graduated from High School in 89, so.. (times have changed < sigh > )

I graduated in 93 and we weren’t thought gun safety in school. However, I had several teachers that were hunters and one had deer antlers displayed in the classroom and another, a history teacher, actually brought his hunting bow to class during hunting season.

Another interesting thing was when my older brother, who graduated in 88, was in high school it was common to see rifles and shotguns in rear windows of students and teachers trucks in the parking lot. By the time I got to high school in 90 they had put a stop to having guns on school propriety.

Heck you don't see those gun racks hardly ever any more, and if you do, you most likely won't see a gun on it.

I'd rather have the fuel access to the gas cap be secured, released from inside the 'bu....If I was going to purchase a locking gas cap...has anyone pursued that and any suggestions on brand/model?
Speaking of the access to the gas cap. How does one open the fuel filler door? I have looked at Malibus on the dealer lots and I don't know how you would open the filler door if there is not a release inside. I own a '98 Honda Accord and that's one feature I like about the Japanese brands - inside release of the fuel filler door. Also, I'm nitpicky - anyone else rather have the fuel filler door on the driver's side instead? If GM is to compete with Japanese brands they need to match on ALL the convenience features and then some.

Push on the door and it'll pop out.

I do wish it was on the driver's side!!

Speaking of the access to the gas cap. How does one open the fuel filler door? I have looked at Malibus on the dealer lots and I don't know how you would open the filler door if there is not a release inside. I own a '98 Honda Accord and that's one feature I like about the Japanese brands - inside release of the fuel filler door. Also, I'm nitpicky - anyone else rather have the fuel filler door on the driver's side instead? If GM is to compete with Japanese brands they need to match on ALL the convenience features and then some.

I don't know where I just had this discussion...was it here or on GMI...I don't know.
Anyways, to answer your question, the Malibu's fuel door is on the passenger side probably because it was the best place to put it. Most likely the Epsilon platform has something on the driver's side preventing the fuel door to be placed there. In addition, it helps protect the vehicle during refueling as you won't slam the door into the gas pump or those annoying bars on either side of the pump.
And c'mon...does it take THAT much effort to walk around back? If anything, it'll give you a good view of that Chevy badge. Should fill you with pride.

I don't know where I just had this discussion...was it here or on GMI...I don't know.
Anyways, to answer your question, the Malibu's fuel door is on the passenger side probably because it was the best place to put it. Most likely the Epsilon platform has something on the driver's side preventing the fuel door to be placed there. In addition, it helps protect the vehicle during refueling as you won't slam the door into the gas pump or those annoying bars on either side of the pump.
And c'mon...does it take THAT much effort to walk around back? If anything, it'll give you a good view of that Chevy badge. Should fill you with pride.

Excellent points, and further I am one of those that prefers having the gas tank access on the passenger side. For the exact reason...seems they make the fuel pump hose shorter these days and I am always afraid of parking to damn close and hitting my doors.

I've always thought that it had something to do with global platform sharing. My 05 GTO had the fuel filler on the passenger side and down under it would be on the driverside. Not sure but maybe there are some reglations in the right drive countries that we don't have and it's just easier to put the fuel cap on that side.

Speaking of the Fuel Door, has anyone noticed this (http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6633&postcount=106)?

No not really because if someone breaks in or steals the car a lock will hardly stop them.

No not really because if someone breaks in or steals the car a lock will hardly stop them.



That's not what it's for though. It's for those INSIDE the vehicle.

i don't knowthat you say !