Service and repair manuals for 30 model years of the Chevrolet Malibu, 1982 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 5.0L V8 — OHV · 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV · 3.8L V6 — OHV · 4.4L V8 — OHV · 5.7L V8 — OHV · 4.3L V6 — OHV · 3.1L V6 — OHV · 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, DOHC · 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, DOHC · 3.5L V6 — OHV · 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, OHV · 3.9L V6 — 237 cu in, OHV · 2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, DOHC · 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC · 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 2.5L I4 — 150 cu in, DOHC · 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC · 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 70 recalls, 29,159 owner complaints and 12,461 technical service bulletins are logged for the Malibu. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Malibu year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.99 | 1 | 1.5L I4 | RS Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2023 | $49.99 | 2 | 1.5L I4 | RS Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2022 | $49.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 1.5L I4 | Premier Sedan 4-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2021 | $49.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 1.5L I4 | Premier Sedan 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2020 | $49.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 1.5L I4 | Premier Sedan 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2019 | $49.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4; 1.5L I4 | Premier Sedan 4-Door · Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2018 | $49.99 | 4 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4; 1.5L I4 | Premier Sedan 4-Door · Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2017 | $49.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4; 1.5L I4 | Premier Sedan 4-Door · Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2016 | $49.99 | 7 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4; 1.5L I4 | Premier Sedan 4-Door · Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2015 | $49.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4; 2.5L I4 | LTZ Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2014 | $49.99 | 3 | 2.4L I4; 2.0L I4; 2.5L I4 | Eco Sedan 4-Door · LTZ Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2013 | $49.99 | 9 | 2.4L I4; 2.0L I4; 2.5L I4 | Eco Sedan 4-Door · LTZ Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2012 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.4L I4; 3.6L V6 | LTZ Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2011 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.4L I4; 3.6L V6 | LTZ Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2010 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.4L I4; 3.6L V6; 3.5L V6 | LTZ Sedan 4-Door · Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2009 | $29.99 | 3 | 2.4L I4; 3.6L V6; 3.5L V6 | LTZ Sedan 4-Door · Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2008 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.4L I4; 3.6L V6; 2.2L I4; 3.5L V6 | LTZ Sedan 4-Door · Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · Classic LS Sedan 4-Door · Classic LT Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2007 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6; 2.2L I4; 3.9L V6 | LTZ Sedan 4-Door · Maxx LTZ Hatchback 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · SS Sedan 4-Door +5 | details → |
| 2006 | $29.99 | 4 | 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6; 3.9L V6; 2.2L I4 | LTZ Sedan 4-Door · Maxx LTZ Hatchback 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · SS Sedan 4-Door +5 | details → |
| 2005 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.2L I4; 3.5L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door · Maxx LS Hatchback 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2004 | $29.99 | 5 | 2.2L I4; 3.5L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door · Maxx LS Hatchback 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2003 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.1L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2002 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.1L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2001 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.1L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2000 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.1L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1999 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.1L V6; 2.4L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1998 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.1L V6; 2.4L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1997 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.1L V6; 2.4L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1983 | $29.99 | 2 | 5.0L V8; 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6; 5.7L V8; 4.3L V6 | Classic Wagon 4-Door · Classic Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1982 | $29.99 | 2 | 5.0L V8; 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6; 4.4L V8; 5.7L V8; 4.3L V6 | Classic Wagon 4-Door · Classic Sedan 4-Door | details → |
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02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2024 Malibu manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 521
- General Information 2,109
- Accessories & Equipment 6,937
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 267
- Body & Frame 2,045
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 1,522
- Restraints 310
- Drivelines & Axles 25
- Steering 301
- Electrical 5,206
- Suspension 225
- Engine Mechanical 1,146
- Transmission 738
- Engine Performance 3,235
- Loosen 45
- Battery 12
04 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Malibu manual | $29.99–$49.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Malibu manual
Which Malibu years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1982 to 2024 — 30 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Chevrolet Malibu manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Chevrolet published for the Malibu, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Malibu wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Malibu manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover Malibu recalls?
70 recalls are on federal record across the 1982–2024 Malibu, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Chevrolet dealers.
Why do some Malibu years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 1982–2012 at $29.99, 2013–2024 at $49.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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