Product Description
2016-2025 Chevy Malibu 6-Piece Polished Stainless Pillar Trim (PP56106)
For a Malibu owner who wants the window frame finished in steel rather than just accented, PP56106 is the larger of QAA's two pillar kits for the 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu sedan. Six pieces of polished stainless are cut to the car's pillar posts, and the kit is cataloged for every model year from 2016 through 2025.
How it compares with PP56105
The smaller sibling, PP56105, has four pieces. This set has six. Those two pieces beyond the smaller kit carry the bright finish across more of the pillar area. QAA's data does not say which post gets which piece, so rely on the listing photos for a side-by-side view of what each kit covers. If you are going to do the job once and want it as complete as QAA offers for this car, the six-piece kit is the one.
Why pillars
Pillars are the vertical supports between and beside the windows. On the Malibu, covering the pillars turns the side glass into a row of separately framed openings. Covering them in steel gives each window a defined edge and draws the eye along the car's profile.
Made from 304 stainless
QAA builds this kit in the USA using 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, then polishes it to a mirror shine. It is solid metal, not chrome-plated plastic, so the finish is part of the piece rather than a skin on top.
Installation
Each of the six pieces mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and installs directly over the existing surface. Nothing has to come off the car. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the surface of the vehicle. Take your time on cleaning and alignment; that is where a good result comes from. The Installation tab spells out the order of work.
Build out the rest of the car
QAA catalogs a long list of matching parts for this Malibu. There are two rocker options: an 8-piece lower kit with a tapered width that spans up from the bottom of the door (TH56105) and a 2-piece kit that installs below the door (TH56106). There is also a 4-piece wheel well accent kit (WQ56105), a rear deck accent (RD56105), a rear bumper trim accent (RB56105), mirror covers (MC56105), mirror accents (MA56105), a brake light trim (BL56105), a gas door cover (GC56105), and a license plate bezel (LP56105).
Fitment and contact
This kit fits the 4-door Malibu sedan, 2016-2025. The Fitment tab shows the full application, and the Specs tab lists UPC 691821627349. For help, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
A practical note for the install itself: lay the six pieces out in order before you start and match each one to its post. Press each Malibu cover in turn, sighting along its edge so the reveal at the glass stays even. Tape bonds best on panels that are clean, dry, and not hot from direct sun, so a shaded driveway or garage is the ideal spot. When you finish, a soft cloth wipe takes fingerprints off the polished steel and the car is ready to drive.
PP56106 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP56106 |
| UPC | 691821627349 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| 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 | 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu |
Fitment: PP56106
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2016-2025 | 4-door, Sedan |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu
- PP56105: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD56105: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- RB56105: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- TH56105: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH56106: 2-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- MA56105: 2-piece Mirror Accent Trim
- BL56105: 1-piece Brake Light Trim
- WQ56105: 4-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Pillar Post Trim
- Unpack all 6 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- 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.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: PP56106 Pillar Post Trim
Does PP56106 cover more than PP56105?
Yes. PP56106 has 6 pieces compared with 4 in PP56105. The photos show the coverage of each.
Which Malibu does it fit?
The 4-door Chevrolet Malibu sedan, 2016 through 2025.
Will I have to remove any factory trim?
No. It installs directly over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the paint.
What is it made of?
Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Can I pair it with a rocker panel kit?
Yes. QAA lists TH56105 and TH56106 rocker kits for the same Malibu, sold separately.
Who can help me order?
Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
