One problem related to trunk wiring has been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2008 Malibu.
Stereo system short circuits, and looses sound in some speakers. Windows, and doors,along with the trunk get stuck and wont release 20% of the time. I see the problem being with a crash, and possible fire, the vehicle occupants not being able to escape the vehicle. The window situation has been present for several years,and the wiring or circuit issuse shorted out a stereo after 2 years of ownership.