The service and repair manual for the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu — the 3.1L V6 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.1L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 754 complaints · 216 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Malibu manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 266
- Engine Performance 2,457
- Accessories & Equipment 2,424
- General Information 1,928
- Body & Frame 1,267
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 189
- Brakes 414
- Restraints 511
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 75
- Electrical 1,094
- Suspension 141
- Engine Mechanical 502
- Transmission 422
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
- Pa) at 1,100
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Malibu
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 754 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 216 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Malibu. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Malibu manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Malibu?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 3.1L V6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2002 Malibu problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2002 Malibu, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2002 Malibu wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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