The service and repair manual for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu — 2.4L I4 and 3.6L V6 and 2.2L I4 and 3.5L V6 engines, 6 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 | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, DOHC 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | 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 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 1,487 complaints · 400 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Malibu manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 484
- General Information 1,830
- Accessories & Equipment 3,166
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 366
- Body & Frame 899
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 868
- Brakes 1,076
- Drivelines & Axles 28
- Restraints 426
- Electrical 2,652
- Steering 420
- Engine Mechanical 784
- Suspension 209
- Engine Performance 1,895
- Transmission 1,805
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 159
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Malibu
- Power Train — automatic transmission › gear position indication (prndl) · 12V460000If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the.
Owners have filed 1,487 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 400 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Malibu. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Malibu manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Malibu?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 3.6L V6 and 2.2L I4 and 3.5L V6 across the 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2008 Malibu problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2008 Malibu, covering power train. 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 2008 Malibu wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 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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