2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls and problems
No recalls and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES. THE DASHBOARD WARNED TO SERVICE THE TRACTION CONTROL AND HYBRID.
TAKATA RECALL: I DON'T KNOW IF I'M DOING THIS RIGHT BUT MY CAR'S WARNING SYSTEM ALERTED ME THAT THE ESC WAS TURNED OFF AND TO "SERVICE ESC", THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING MY CAR, NEVER STATIONARY.IT'S AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT ONE THAT IS MENTIONED AS A RECALL FOR MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR. WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN I…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY VIBRATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GR CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC (930…
THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM GOES OUT BECAUSE OF A BAD CONNECTION.
THIS MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK I EXPERIENCED THE MOST SCARIEST MOMENT, WHEN I WAS IN MOTION MAKING A LEFT TURN MIDWAY ON A BUSY INTERSECTION MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED MAKING ME UNABLE TO CONTROL IT ,WHILE LOCKED THE (TSC) LIGHTS CAME ON , I WAS FREAKING OUT I WAS HEADING TOWARDS THE OTHER CARS ON MY RIGHT SIDE TURNING…
Malibu Hybrid model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2009 Malibu Hybrid has the most complaints (25). All Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid years →
Questions
- Does the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
- Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electronic stability control (esc) (6 complaints), followed by steering (6).
- How many 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 25 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 17, 2019.