The service and repair manual for the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix — 3.8L V6 and 5.3L V8 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Pontiac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · GXP Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 199 complaints · 268 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Grand Prix manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 741
- General Information 1,846
- Accessories & Equipment 3,677
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 417
- Body & Frame 1,083
- Brakes 901
- Restraints 389
- Drivelines & Axles 18
- Steering 172
- Electrical 2,889
- Suspension 212
- Engine Mechanical 790
- Transmission 1,537
- Engine Performance 1,832
- Front (New) 118
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Grand Prix
- Electrical System — ignition · 14V400000If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a c.
Owners have filed 199 complaints and Pontiac has issued 268 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Grand Prix. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Grand Prix manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Grand Prix?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 and 5.3L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, GXP Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 2008 Grand Prix problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2008 Grand Prix, covering electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Pontiac dealers.
Does it include 2008 Grand Prix 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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