2008 Chevrolet Malibu Service and Repair Manual

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • LTZ Sedan 4-Door
  • Hybrid Sedan 4-Door
  • Classic LS Sedan 4-Door
  • Classic LT Sedan 4-Door
  • LT Sedan 4-Door
  • LS Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.4L 2384CC 145Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.6L 3564CC 217Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.4L 2384CC 145Cu. In. l4 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.2L 2198CC 134Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.5L 3490CC 213Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.5L 3498CC 213Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #12V46000018/09/2012Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic trans

Consequence

If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace t

TSB #11023091

New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH

TSB #11021792

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble

TSB #11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

TSB #11019074

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11019073

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11019072

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11014455

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the

TSB #11011782

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking

Showing the 8 most recent of 1074 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20081117Component: AIR BAGSCrash reportedFire reported

TL*THE CONTACT RENTED A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID DEBRIS FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, SHE ST

20220601Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

On 5/23/2022, we were involved in a crash where a loaded asphalt dump truck pulled out in front of us on major highway. Vehicle was totaled from front end impact. Air bags did no

20181019Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INS

20181019Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INS

Showing the 4 most serious of 1487 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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