Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 71 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (model years 2008–2010, 2016–2019). The most reported problem area is electrical system (27 complaints), followed by power train (18 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2009 (25), 2016 (24) and 2017 (22). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 27 | 3 of 7 | |
| Power train | 18 | 3 of 7 | |
| Engine | 13 | 3 of 7 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 8 | 3 of 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 2 of 7 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V521000 | Jul 8, 2016 | Hybrid propulsion system | 2016 | 534 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 3 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 6 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.