Most Popular Trunk Bike Racks for Chevrolet Malibu
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Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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by: Jennifer06/14/2020
Excellent and prompt customer service! When I first ordered my product it wasn’t in stock— staff were quick to let me know and offered me comparable products. I ended up waiting for my original order and shipping quick and they stayed in touch with ideas! Thule: The instructions could be a little more detailed. I ended up watching YouTube videos to help me instal. Overall it was easy, and this was the first rack I’ve ever installed and I did it by myself! I was surprised to learn the bike rack is in no way secured inside your vehicle, so.. I store it in my garage when it’s on.
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by: Michael J06/17/2020
Positive: The product is well thought out and works for a wide range of automotive vehicles. It comes with interesting dampers that i think work. Instructions seem to be translated from another language, but are quite good, accompanying pictures make installation straightforward. A test drive over speed bumps shows that the rack will support the bike for all travel needs. It can be disassembled , collapsed and stored in the trunk. Downside: The rack is made for the classic triangular shaped frame: horizontal cross bar, "male" bike. For bikes without the horizontal bar, mounting is a little less satisfactory. Such a bike can only be mounted on the outside mounts. Cannot use the damper on one side. Picture shows the mounting. as to a design solution, maybe brackets could be replaced with smaller profile, some adjustability? however, as it is, vibration control is good and adjustability with smaller profile would have vibration concerns.
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Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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by: Kelly11/20/2017
Ford Edge
Ford EdgeFits perfectly on our Lexus CT200h. Only on the old LS400, the side straps have to be fastened to the wheel arch edge, since the upper trunklid gap is to narrow for inserting the strap hooks. Mounting of two bikes is (with some routine) quickly done, and they stay safe even for longer and faster routes. For transporting three (mountain) bikes, though, the design doesn't seem big and robust enough. Nevertheless, the price-benefit-fun ratios are way better than reasonable.
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by: Emily 08/08/2022
We are very pleased with the quality and ease of use for our like-new purchase. From the online shopping experience with etrailer.com through multiple outings already, this bike carrier more than meets our needs. Thank you!
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Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 4 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Yakima
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by: Constantine Anton05/30/2023
Perfect for my 2019 RAV-4. I like this product because it allows me to drive and park without having to worry about height clearances in the city and parking was still navigable. Definitely worth the money!
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by: Bonnie12/12/20202015 Toyota Prius
First, etrailers.com is the BEST! Okay, this rack is amazing. If it was made in the U.S.A, I believe it would be closer to $ 800.00+, it's not, thus the incredible price point, imo. Incredible craftmanship, sturdy, versatile, nice to look at, as well. Very detailed instructions included. Fits my 2015 Prius 4 perfectly. Our beach cruises both required adaptor bars. I opted to wait on the bike rack, to ensure a good fit, etc. then purchase the adaptor bars. After much research, I went with Delta adaptors, I wish etrailers.com carried them, but they do not. Nevertheless, this rack is tops, highly recommend. Thank you for reading!
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Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Does Not Fit Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Saris
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by: Cory 03/18/20242018 Toyota Camry
Seemingly well-constructed and supported bike rack. It fits my 2018 Toyota Camry SE just fine and I haven't had any issues with sway or even feeling my bike while driving. I've only carried one bike on it and have used it a limited number of times, so I cannot speak on durability and longevity. Although you shouldn't open your trunk while the rack is attached, I have been able to do so with no issue (without the bike attached).
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by: Adam08/26/2019
While getting a bike rack for a sports car isn't ideal, I really wanted to transfer my bike with my own car instead of borrowing my friend's pickup truck. After hours of trying to find a bike rack that would be good for my 07 Mustang, I decided to give this one a try and I gotta say, it has been pretty good so far. It fits very well over the factory spoiler. One of my biggest concerns I was worried about when ordering a rack for my Mustang was ruining the paint, but the feet on the legs haven't left one scratch. I have used this to transfer my bike at freeway speeds (up to 80 mph) on car rides that typically last an hour and my bike was perfectly secure throughout each ride. For extra security, I wrapped both bike wheels with a ratchet strap so the wheels and pedals wouldn't shift in transit. So far, I am very pleased with this bike rack for the price and quality. I would highly recommend this if you want a rack that is affordable and durable.
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Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
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- Frame Mount - Standard
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Does Not Fit Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Non-Adjustable
- Hanging Rack
- Hollywood Racks
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by: HY05/24/20232016 Subaru Forester
Installation was straightforward. The rack sits high up on my 2016 Subaru Forester so lifting bikes onto the rack requires effort. Getting 3 mountain bikes on the rack was a bit tricky. When loaded rack was secure and stable.
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by: Stuart08/29/20162014 Toyota Corolla
Seems like a sturdy, reliable product so far. Components are solid and well put together. Fits great and carries well on my 2014 Corolla. Excellent value considering the price tag on other racks out there. And the prompt delivery was great!
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Saris Bones 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Does Not Fit Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Saris
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by: Roy W03/29/2017Kia
WOW... Outstanding product, well-engineered, quality materials, easy to install, works as advertised, and a perfect fit to my 2016 KIA Forte5. Not cheap... but, you get what you pay for... can't imagine a better bike rack out there. Great bike rack!
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by: David03/13/2024
Faster and cheaper than other online retailers
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Bike Rack Videos
Saris Guardian 2 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at Etrailer. And today we'll be taking a look at our Saris Guardian 2-Bike trunk mounted rack, here on our 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. This is gonna be an entry level bike rack. A very affordable, lightweight, compact way to carry up to two bikes. So for your Malibu, I know it does not come with a hitch.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
Today on our 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, we're doing a test fit of the Thule Raceway Pro Trunk Mount 2 Bike Rack. That part number is TH9001PRO. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that. We got 2 cradles in place with 3 straps. 2 on our frame and 1 as our anti-sway strap in the back.
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
Today on our 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, we're doing a test-it of the Thule Passage Truss Mount Two Bike Rack. That part number is TH910XT. We already have our bike secured down so we are first going to show you how we secure it in place. We've got two cradles on the top with three straps, two on the top portion of our frame and one is our anti-sway strap in the back. I'm going to start by removing those. Then we can pull our bike off our rack and we can set it off to the side.
Hollywood Racks Expedition Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Today on our 2013 Chevrolet Malibu well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Expedition two bike carrier with adjustable arms, part number HRF6-2. Now with our bike rack already preassembled were ready to fit it to the vehicle. Well simply place it on top of the rear deck lid where we can take the two top straps and secure them to the deck lid just behind the rear window. Well now go ahead and pull them snug to help us hold the bike rack to the vehicle while we install the other four straps. Well now install our two bottom straps here on the side where we can allow them to fold down to the bottom attaching to the deck lid just above the rear bumper cover. Well again pull them snug.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Malibu we're doing a test fit of the Yakima HalfBack trunk-mount 2-bike rack. That part number is Y02636. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that. We have two cradles in place with three straps, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway strap in the back. We're going to start by pushing the two levers together and pulling those out.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Y02634
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Malibu we're doing a test fit of the Yakima FullBack trunk-mount 2-bike rack. That part number is Y02634. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that. We have two cradles in place with three straps, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway strap in the back. These are also known by Yakima as Zip Strips.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Today our 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, we're doing a test fit of the Thule Raceway Pro Trunk Mount 2 Bike Rack. That part number is TH9001PRO. We already have our bike secured down. First, we're going to show you how we do that. We have two cradles in place with three straps. Two on our frame here and one is our anti-sway strap in the back. We're going to pull down and lift up to release those.
Thule Archway Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Malibu we're doing a test fit of the Thule Archway XT trunk-mount 2-bike rack. That part number is TH9009XT. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that. We have two cradles in place with three straps, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway strap in the back. We're going to pull down and lift up to release those.
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Malibu we're doing a test fit of the Thule Passage trunk-mount 2-bike rack. That part number is TH910XT. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that. We have two cradles in place with three straps, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway strap in the back. We're just going to pull down and lift up to release those.
Chevrolet Malibu Bike Rack Questions
- The front support bar with pads for the Saris Guardian 2 Bike Rack # SAR93FR is going to be touching the spoiler on your Malibu, but the pads will prevent any metal on paint contact. Since this uses adjustable straps to mount in place you'll be able to adjust the rack a bit to accommodate the spoiler and prevent contact.
view full answer... - The absolute best trunk bike rack for your 2016 Chevy Malibu is the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack # Y02634. Not only does it include a interlocking HUB that lets you customize the tension for a perfect fit on your trunk, it also comes loaded with an integrated cable lock and a steel-reinforced security strap that protects both your bikes and the rack from theft. As far as weight capacity, it accommodates bikes up to 35 pounds.
If you plan on using women's-style bikes, step-thru...
view full answer... - The Yakima FullBack # Y02634, which is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, has a distance of 12 inches between the arms (outside cradle to outside cradle). Depending on whether you have a step-through frame or not, you might be able to carry your women's frame-style bike.
The reason I use the word might is because when you carry a bike on a hanging style bike rack you want your bike to be as level as possible for better ground clearance. So you might be able to...
view full answer... - The Saris Guardian 3 Bike Carrier # SAR43FR has a fairly wide arm spacing which means it isn't the best option for kid bikes. You would most likely need to use an adapter bar, # 64005, for any of the bikes that won't fit directly. This could be all of the bikes, none of them, or anything in between. It all depends on the bike designs and sizes.
What I recommend is the Saris Bones # SA801BL. With it you can push the arms closer together so it is more likely to fit the bikes...
view full answer... - The Thule Gateway Pro 2-Bike Rack, # TH88VR, does not come equipped with a way to lock the bikes to the carrier or the carrier to the vehicle. These products are sold separately.
For this we offer the Thule Cable Lock, # TH538XT, to lock your bikes to the carrier and the Thule Passive Security Strap, # TH533, to secure the carrier to the vehicle. Simply loop the cable around your carrier and close the puck end in your locked trunk or rear hatch so your carrier cannot be removed.
view full answer... - Actually both of these models, the Thule # TH9001PRO and the # TH9001XT have been discontinued.
The newest, upgraded version of the Raceway is the Thule OutWay # TH45JV. It took all of the great features of the Raceway and improved them even more. This rack is the absolute easiest bike to install using only 2 coated retractable cables instead of the 4-6 straps of older models. Take a look at the attached video to learn about all of its great features.
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view full answer... - The Thule # TH9001PRO and the # TH9001XT are both discontinued 2-bike trunk-mount rack.
The new and improved version of this rack line is the amazing Thule OutWay # TH45JV. I highly recommend this rack and have attached a video for you to see its great features.
I think you will be happy with what you see and additionally it is protected by a limited lifetime warranty and is USA-made.
view full answer... - We have confirmed that the Thule OutWay part # TH56BV does fit the 2014 Chevy Malibu and 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan that you referenced. The new part number is does not affect the fit of the rack as overall the rack stayed the same with just a few minor updates.
If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes...
view full answer... - If I personally had to choose between the two, I'd go with the Thule # TH88VR Gateway. I actually prefer the looks of the # SA805BL Saris Bones, but I don't care for the way that the weight of the bikes and the rack rest on feet that small. Spreading the weight over a larger area like the Archway does lessens the chances that the vehicle will be damaged, and makes the whole unit more stable. Both rack manufacturer offers a limited lifetime warranty, so you really can't go wrong...
view full answer... - It does look like the Hollywood Racks Express # HRE3 you were looking at is a confirmed fit on the LT trim packages of the 2013 Chevy Malibu, and even though it is a 3-bike rack, it's perfect for carrying 2 bikes.
There are a ton of other options that I've linked to this answer page for you as well in case you wanted to get a full look at the options.
view full answer... - Getting a 3-bike carrier for 2 bikes is a great idea. Many customers do that for the very reason you mentioned. You place more room between the bikes and that is always a good thing.
The Thule OutWay , part # TH56BV is a nice bike carrier with updated road dampening technology. The FitDial makes it very easy to mount the bike rack to your 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. This bike rack has 2 retractable steel cables to secure it to the vehicle versus other bike racks that use 6 nylon...
view full answer... - The best trunk mounted bike rack on the market that has been confirmed to fit your 2012 Chevy Malibu is the Thule OutWay Bike Rack part # TH45JV.
What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 retractable coated steel cables to attach to the vehicle rather than the 4-6 nylon straps like other racks. This makes installation quick and easy and the cables also last longer.
The cables store inside the rack so there are no loose straps...
view full answer... - The trunk mounted bike rack I recommend for your 2011 Chevy Malibu is the Yakima FullBack 2 part # Y02634 as it's lightweight, very easy to install and load bikes onto, it's compatible with your bikes with the adapter bar part # UB01 for the bike frame, and since it has a wide contact pad at the bottom of the rack it does a great job distributing the weight of the bikes and rack on the vehicle. This also comes with locks for the rack to the vehicle and the bikes to the rack!
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view full answer... - Yes, the Hollywood Racks Express trunk mount bike rack # HRE3 is a fit for your 2010 Chevy Malibu. But only if it does not have a rear spoiler. If it does have a spoiler I recommend the Saris Bones EX # SA803.
If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance....
view full answer... - This Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Trunk Mounted Rack, part # Y02634, would fit your 2010 Chevy Malibu 4 door sedan. The # Y02634 has a deep bow to the frame of it which gives it superior fit on vehicles that have spoilers.
I attached installation instructions and a review video of this product below for you to check out.
If you plan on hauling women's or alternative framed bicycles I would recommend getting a Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bar, part # Y02531. I attached a review...
view full answer... - To safely transport your 2011 Electra Townie Balloon 3i bike on your 2009 Chevy Malibu I recommend taking a look at the Yakima FullBack # Y02634 because of its secure mounting system and integrated locks to help deter theft of your investments.
This particular carrier, which is confirmed to fit your Malibu, uses SuperCush anti-sway cradles to hold the bike frame at 3 different points and an interlocking system that adjusts to the shape of your vehicle for a really secure attachment....
view full answer... - The SportRack Trunk Mounted 3 Bike Carrier, # SR3152, is designed to fit as many vehicles as possible but there is not a list of vehicles that it does fit, so I cannot say that for sure it will fit or not. However, this bike rack is a lot like the Thule OutWay, # TH45JV, and the Thule Passage, # TH910XT; both of which will fit your 2003 Chevy Malibu. So while it is likely that it will fit, I cannot say that it is a definite fit.
The weight capacity for this rack is 105 lbs....
view full answer... - Yes, the Thule Gateway Pro Trunk Mounted 2-Bike Rack, # TH88VR, has been confirmed to fit a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu.
If you plan on carrying women's, children's or alternative framed bikes, you may find it easier to secure the bikes by using an adapter bar like the Swagman Easy-Out, # 64005. This bar attaches between the seat post and the handlebar stem on your bike to give you a horizontal surface to secure to.
I have included a few short videos for you.
view full answer... - For your 1999 Chevy Malibu I can recommend the Thule OutWay, # TH45JV, and the Thule Passage 2,# TH910XT, both of which are a specified fit for your 1999 Chevy Malibu.
The Thule Passage 2, # TH910XT, and the Thule OuWay 2, # TH9001XT, are both 2 bike carriers, but the OutWay offers sturdier construction and includes an integrated cable lock. You may also need the Alternative Frame Bike Adapter Bar, # TH982XT, for bikes that do not have a top frame bar that is parallel to the...
view full answer... - Our friends at Thule confirm that their Passage Trunk Mount Bike Rack, # TH910XT is indeed a fit for your 2010 Chevy Malibu.
For womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # TH982XT is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so the bike is not carried at an angle.
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