Product Description
Chevrolet Malibu 2013-2015 and Malibu Limited 2016 Stainless Gas Door Trim (GC53105)
This listing's title gives the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu and the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited, and the Fitment tab has a row for each. Both are 4-door sedans, so GC53105 covers four model years in total. Both rows also carry the body label "Sedan, Limited," including the 2013-2015 Malibu row; that's a combined label in the data, not a sign that only a Limited trim fits the earlier years.
For the Malibu or Malibu Limited, the trim is one polished 304 stainless piece, 26 gauge, made in the USA, that mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. It is not a replacement cap or replacement part; the sedan's existing gas door must be in place, as the trim bonds to its outside.
A long list of Malibu trim is cross-listed for the same sedans. Two rocker kits are described, and they go in different places: TH53105 is an eight-piece lower kit, 1.375-2.125 inches, spanning from the bottom of the door up to the specified width, while TH53106 is a four-piece kit that sits on the rocker and installs below the door, 2.5 inches wide. For the pillars, PP53105 has four pieces and PP53106 six; QAA doesn't explain the two additional. There's also DH53105, a four-piece door handle accent set; LP53105, a one-piece license plate bezel; and RB53105, a one-piece rear bumper trim accent. Five more, RD53105, TH53107, TH53108, TP53105 and MC53105, are cross-listed by number only, with no details on this sheet.
With options at the handles, pillars, rockers and rear, it's easy to build a coordinated look over time. The gas door trim is the simplest of the lot, a single flat piece, so it's a sensible way to try the polished finish on your Malibu before taking on an eight-piece rocker kit.
Attaching it takes no drilling: GC53105 installs directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. The tape grips paint, so give the door a once-over first and repair any clear coat that's peeling, dull or blistered, along with chips at the edges. The door should also close flush.
To install, wash the door, rinse it, and dry it, then degrease the face until a cloth wipes clean. Rest the trim on the closed door, liner still on, and move it until the band of paint around it looks even from every side. Mark that position with painter's tape. Peel the liner, line up with the tape, and press firmly across the whole face; do it again a minute later. Ease the door open to be sure it clears. The Installation tab has the complete steps.
Polished 304 stainless gives a bright, reflective accent, and at 26 gauge it stays thin on the door. Install on a mild, dry day, let the tape set overnight, and from then on clean it with mild soap and a soft cloth, wiping away fuel drips after filling up.
For the Malibu fuel door trim, ring 877-752-3811 and cite GC53105; the UPC is listed on Specs.
GC53105 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | GC53105 |
| UPC | 691821530212 |
| Part type | Gas Door Cover Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited |
| Not included | This is NOT a replacement gas cap or door; your existing gas door is required |
Fitment: GC53105
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013-2015 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Chevrolet Malibu Limited | 2016 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013-2015 | 4-door, Sedan, Limited |
| Chevrolet Malibu Limited | 2016 | 4-door, Sedan, Limited |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the Chevrolet Malibu
- DH53105: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- PP53106: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB53105: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- TH53105: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH53106: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- LP53105: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP53105: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD53105: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Gas Door Cover Trim
- Confirm your vehicle still has its original gas door. This trim mounts over it and does not replace it.
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: GC53105 Gas Door Cover Trim
Is GC53105 a replacement gas door?
No. It is not a replacement cap or replacement part. You must have the existing gas door to install this piece.
Does it fit the 2016 Malibu Limited?
Yes. The fitment lists the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited as well as the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 4-door sedan.
What is it made of?
Polished 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, made in the USA.
Does it need drilling?
No. It installs directly over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
How long does the tape hold?
QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
