The service and repair manual for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu — 2.4L I4 and 3.6L V6 and 3.5L V6 engines, 5 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 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, DOHC 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | LTZ Sedan 4-Door · Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 2,354 complaints · 387 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Malibu manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 542
- General Information 1,839
- Accessories & Equipment 3,183
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 369
- Body & Frame 944
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 415
- Brakes 631
- Drivelines & Axles 29
- Restraints 438
- Electrical 3,729
- Steering 444
- Engine Mechanical 799
- Suspension 211
- Engine Performance 2,457
- Transmission 1,873
- Front 159
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 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.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › column shift · 09V073000The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle could roll away after th.
- Visibility — defroster/defogger/hvac system · 08V634000If the windshield began to fog or frost, there may not be enough airflow to clear the wind.
Owners have filed 2,354 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 387 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Malibu. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 Malibu manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 Malibu?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 3.6L V6 and 3.5L V6 across the LTZ Sedan 4-Door, Hybrid Sedan 4-Door, Base 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 2009 Malibu problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 Malibu, covering power train, visibility. 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 2009 Malibu wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 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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