2009 Chevrolet Malibu Service and Repair Manual

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2009 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
  • Base 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
  • 3.5L 3490CC 213Cu. In. V6 FLEX OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.5L 3490CC 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

2009 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

NHTSA #09V07300006/03/2009Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THES

Consequence

THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER TH

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP IS FULLY ENGAGED. IN

NHTSA #08V63400002/12/2008Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

GM IS RECALLING 77 MY 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND

Consequence

IF THE WINDSHIELD BEGAN TO FOG OR FROST, THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH AIRFLOW TO CLEAR THE WIND

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE HVAC CONTROL HEAD MODULE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON D

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 1098 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20190104Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported5 injured

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK SOUTH BOUND ON 1 ST AVENUE WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TURN FROM ON COMING TRAFFIC TO CROSS IN FRONT OF ME TO HEAD WEST BOUND WHEN WE IMPACTED MY SEAT BELT DID NOT

20190104Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported5 injured

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK SOUTH BOUND ON 1 ST AVENUE WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TURN FROM ON COMING TRAFFIC TO CROSS IN FRONT OF ME TO HEAD WEST BOUND WHEN WE IMPACTED MY SEAT BELT DID NOT

20161026Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported3 injured1 fatalities

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES IN 2008.

20161026Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported3 injured1 fatalities

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES IN 2008.

Showing the 4 most serious of 2354 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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