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Dorman 751-678 Window Motor and Regulator Assembly - Front Left
OE-Style Window Motor and Regulator
Dorman 751-678 is a replacement power window motor and regulator assembly for the front left door on select Chevrolet Malibu models. It is engineered and tested to match the stock regulator’s fit, function, and performance for a direct repair on the driver-side front window.
Compatible with 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu front left applications, this assembly is built with a steel and plastic construction, a plastic gear, and a plug-in electrical connection. The design uses a bolt attachment style and includes installation instructions for a straightforward service replacement.
- Fits 2022-2025 Chevrolet Malibu, front left, without express up and down
- Fits 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu, front left, without express up and down capabilities
- Electric window motor and regulator assembly
- Plug-in connection with 2 terminals
- Steel and plastic construction with plastic gear material
- 4 mounting holes and bolt-on attachment type
- Non-express operation
- Installation instructions included
Detailed Product Overview
This Dorman window motor and regulator assembly is a direct replacement for the front left power window system on Chevrolet Malibu vehicles that do not use express up and down operation. The regulator is included, and the assembly is configured for electric operation with a plug-in harness interface and no anti-pinch motor. Dorman 751-678 is also a cross-reference for OE part number 22977463 for the same application.
Common Repair Uses
- Restores a window that will not raise or lower
- Addresses slow, uneven, or binding window movement
- Replaces a worn regulator gear or damaged motor assembly
- Corrects a front left window that has dropped inside the door
- Helps resolve intermittent power window operation on a Chevrolet Malibu
Installation Notes
Verify front left fitment and confirm the vehicle is equipped without express up and down before installation. This assembly uses a bolt attachment style, 4 mounting holes, and a plug-in electrical connection with 2 terminals. Installation instructions are included; transfer any vehicle-specific trim or door components as required by the repair procedure.
Quality Assurance
Dorman designs this replacement assembly to match the original regulator’s fit and function, then tests it for application-specific performance on select Chevrolet Malibu models. That validation helps support a repair that follows the factory configuration for the listed vehicles.
| Brand | Dorman |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 751-678 |
| Gear Material | Plastic |
| Attachment Type | Bolt |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Mounting Hole Quantity | 4 |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Wiring Harness Included | No |
| Installation Instructions Included | Yes |
| Anti-Pinch Motor | No |
| Belt Included | No |
| Electric/Manual | Electric |
| Express Up Or Down | Non-express |
| Hardwired or Plug In | Plug-in |
| Material | Steel; plastic |
| Micro-controlled (Embedded Logic) | No |
| Package Contents | 1 power window regulator assembly |
| Regulator Included | Yes |
This part fits 10 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Left | wo/Express Up and Down |
| 2024 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Left | wo/Express Up and Down |
| 2023 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Left | wo/Express Up and Down |
| 2022 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Left | wo/Express Up and Down |
| 2021 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Left | Without express up and down capabilities. |
| 2020 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Left | Without express up and down capabilities. |
| 2019 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Left | Without express up and down capabilities. |
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Left | Without express up and down capabilities. |
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Left | Without express up and down capabilities. |
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Front Left | Without express up and down capabilities. |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.