[Damerica147]

Hello
My 2021 Chevy Malibu 1.5 (cvt transmission) has already 45.000 miles. owners manual recommend change transmission fluid and filter every 45.000.
does anyone know how to change the filter? I only found information about changing the fluid but not the filter.
Any diagram would be great.
thank you so much

 

[campb292]

Looks like a filter to me. Obviously you don't have to remove or dissemble the unit but this video gives a nice tour! There she is at 2:25:

 

[Damerica147]

Looks like a filter to me. Obviously you don't have to remove or dissemble the unit but this video gives a nice tour! There she is at 2:25:

That must be the filter
Thank you so much
I’ll try to change it

 

[campb292]

After I posted that video I did a little more digging and discovered there are actually 2 filters. One external and an internal. I didn't recall seeing the internal filter when I viewed the video but it is shown near the end. The external filter on top is the workhorse and a maintenance item. Nice design by GM having an external filter you can service.

 

[Damerica147]

After I posted that video I did a little more digging and discovered there are actually 2 filters. One external and an internal. I didn't recall seeing the internal filter when I viewed the video but it is shown near the end. The external on the top under the battery is the workhorse and a maintenance item. Nice design by GM having an external filter you can service.

I can definitely replace the external one, it’s located in the top part, under the battery. I just have to remove the battery.
thank you