Product Description
Chevrolet Malibu 2013-2015 and Malibu Limited 2016 Stainless License Plate Bezel (LP53105)
The Fitment tab for LP53105 has two rows: the Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan for 2013 through 2015, and the Chevrolet Malibu Limited 4-door sedan for 2016. The title names both, so the 2016 car appears under the Limited name. Both rows share one body label, "Sedan, Limited," which is a combined label in the data rather than a trim restriction. If you drive a 2016 Malibu Limited and want certainty before ordering, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with the SKU.
There's a second quirk worth knowing. Both rows carry the same body list, and that list includes the word "Limited" even on the 2013-2015 Malibu row. The catalog doesn't explain what that tag means for the earlier years, so we won't read anything into it. Match the bezel to your car with the product photos and your records, and use the phone line for anything that doesn't line up.
The part itself is straightforward: one License Plate Bezel, cut from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish and made in the USA. It frames the plate area. The polish is the metal, not a plating, so there's no coating to flake away. No dimensions are published, which is another reason to study the photos.
Mounting is by 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface; no holes are drilled. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. Make sure the paint is worth bonding to. Repair chips or flaking clear coat near the plate, remove leftover adhesive, wash and dry the area, then wipe it down with rubbing alcohol.
Dry fit with the backing on. Hold the bezel up, view it from behind the car, nudge it until it looks centered, and mark it with painter's tape. Then peel, align and press firmly along every edge. The Installation tab has the full sequence and the temperature range.
The Malibu has plenty of company on this catalog. Cross-listed for the same two rows are DH53105, a four-piece Door Handle Accent Trim; PP53105 and PP53106, Pillar Post Trim kits with four and six pieces; RB53105, a one-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent; GC53105, a one-piece Gas Door Cover Trim; TH53105, an eight-piece lower rocker kit whose note says it spans from the bottom of the door up to a width given as 1.375-2.125"; and TH53106, a four-piece rocker trim at 2.5" that installs below the door. RD53105, TH53107, TH53108, TP53105 and MC53105 are linked by number only, and this sheet doesn't carry their details. Check each listing for its own finish and mounting.
If the bumper trim is on your list too, hold it and the bezel up together before installing either. Clean the bezel afterward with mild soap, water and a soft cloth, and keep abrasive pads and harsh chemicals away from the polish. A plate frame, if you use one, should be tried during the dry fit so you know it clears the edges.
LP53105 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LP53105 |
| UPC | 691821260577 |
| Part type | License Plate Bezel |
| 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 |
Fitment: LP53105
| 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
- GC53105: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- 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: License Plate Bezel
- 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: LP53105 License Plate Bezel
Does LP53105 fit the 2016 Malibu Limited?
Yes, the Fitment tab and the title both list it for 2016. Call 877-752-3811 if you'd like it confirmed.
Which Malibu years are listed?
Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan 2013 through 2015, and Malibu Limited 4-door sedan 2016.
What does the "Limited" tag on the 2013-2015 row mean?
The catalog doesn't explain it. Use the photos and call 877-752-3811 if unsure.
How is it installed?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. No drilling.
What other parts fit these Malibus?
Door handle, pillar, bumper, gas door and rocker trims, among others. See the cross-listed SKUs above.
