2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Car Maintenance & Repair

Make an appointment for repair and maintenance for your 2008 Chevrolet Malibu at Firestone Complete Auto Care. You read that right, the official Chevrolet dealer isn't the only place you can have your hybrid vehicle serviced! From the front tires to the taillights, your hybrid 2008 Chevrolet Malibu will be cared for like it was our own. You can trust our technicians for everyday maintenance for your 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, like brake pad/rotor replacement, tire service and repair, cabin air filter replacement, windshield wiper replacement, A/C service, and wheel alignment. Learn more about hybrid car care here, and schedule an appointment today for Chevrolet Malibu maintenance.

There's a lot of variation between hybrid vehicles. Some hybrids plug-in to charge, some don't. Others have regenerative braking, but not all hybrid vehicles. And most use battery power to propel or help propel the vehicle. And did you know? Some hybrid cars come with a traditional 12-volt battery along with a high-voltage battery. With so much variation in hybrid vehicles, your 2008 Chevrolet Malibu needs someone who knows it inside and out. We've got you covered. Your nearby Firestone Complete Auto Care location is ready to provide low voltage and conventional services for all hybrid vehicles, including Chevrolet Malibus.

Select locations also offer high voltage services. A high voltage service is any service that includes removing the Chevrolet's high voltage safety/service disconnect plug/switch, servicing any high voltage cables, the power inverter, the electric machines/motors, the high voltage battery pack, high voltage A/C compressor, etc. Call before scheduling an appointment to check which high voltage services are offered at your location. Some of these high voltage vehicle services might include:

Hybrid vehicle diagnostic: Once we know the symptoms, a diagnostic is the next step we take when you bring your 2008 Chevrolet Malibu in to identify the root cause. a diagnostic is performed to get to the bottom of the trouble with your 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. With more information in hand, your technician can assess your hybrid car problems and perform additional tests, if needed. We won't make any repairs until you give us the thumbs up.

Hybrid high voltage battery cooling system inspections: Your technician will inspect the Malibu's battery filter (if applicable) and clean the ducts of the battery. (This applies to air-cooled high voltage batteries. Liquid-cooled or refrigerant-cooled high voltage batteries are inspected differently.)

High voltage cable inspection: The technician will inspect the exterior of the cable jackets and connectors on your 2008 Malibu and test to confirm that high voltage isn't making its way to the chassis. They'll notify you if a new cable is needed.

Isolation test: During this test, the technician will use a special tool to check for any high voltage components that are "leaking" electric energy to the chassis.

Remove and replace hybrid electric battery: Is the high voltage battery inside your Chevrolet Malibu failing or weak? Let us install a new one.

Health check for power electronic systems: We'll examine the regenerative braking, power inverter, and/or electric drive machine(s)/motor(s) in your 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.

These are just a few of the more specialized hybrid car services that might be offered at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. Call ahead to confirm!

You don't have to wait for unusual leaks, smells, or sounds to make an appointment for hybrid vehicle service. Investing in 2008 Chevrolet Malibu manufacturer suggested maintenance is one of the best ways to help avoid repairs from the get-go! Your nearby technician can take care of your scheduled maintenance to help keep your car running newer, longer.

All of us at Firestone are working to reimagine the future of hybrid vehicle service. You are, too, just by driving and taking care of your 2008 Chevrolet Malibu! Schedule an appointment now for convenient hybrid vehicle repair and service for your 2008 Chevrolet Malibu! Many stores are open at night and on weekends for your convenience.