Major Problems with Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.

Model Year	Complaints
2017 Malibu Hybrid	6
2016 Malibu Hybrid	6
2009 Malibu Hybrid	25
2008 Malibu Hybrid	7

Worst 3 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid complaints

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 23000 miles

2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 5000 miles

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid AIR BAGS Mileage: 101844 miles

Browse Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM there is a recall of my vehicles battery hybrid pack. i brought in the car 2 weeks ago b/c the...	11 ~ 53456 miles
STEERING on the morning of july 17 2014 i experience my power steering notification illuminate as well as service traction notification...	8 ~ 75568 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL car refused to go above 30 mph when accelerating from light on river road even when applying full throttle. went...	7 ~ 291793 miles
POWER TRAIN on 4/29/10 i took my car to the dealer because of not accelerating over 45. on 6/18/10 i was trying...	7 ~ 23713 miles
ENGINE my car feels like it is almost going to stall out whenever i accelerate from a stop. this has become...	6 ~ 43743 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu hybrid. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph another vehicle crashed...	4 ~ 60461 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER on may 18 2018 all doors on my chevy malibu were working properly. when my fiance left to leave for...	3 ~ 46619 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM vehicle is strong gas smell coming from the rear. took the vehicle to independent mechanic and they confirmed the fuel...	3 ~ 25333 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my brake lights come on without me hitting the pedal and stay on until i tap the brake to make...	3 ~ 52286 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE water found in rear compartment and/or rear passenger floor area leaking from third brake light area and.or rear window. the...	2 ~ 23600 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC car refused to go above 30 mph when accelerating from light on river road even when applying full throttle. went...	2 ~ 9275 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2009 chevrolet malibu hybrid. consumer writes in regards to transmission slipping. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle experienced numerous issues.	1
VISIBILITY/WIPER my reason for writing is my car was struck in the windshield by a rock requiring replacement of the windshield....	1 ~ 1000 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu hybrid. the contact activated the left turn signal and it failed to...	1 ~ 70 miles
SERVICE BRAKES my brake lights come on without me hitting the pedal and stay on until i tap the brake to make...	1 ~ 147000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the lock will lock and unlock as you are driving down the road and or when the key are not	1
VISIBILITY defroster didn't work causing visibility problems. nhtsa campaign number: 08v634000 component(s): visibility manufacturer: general motors corp. summary: gm is recalling...	1 ~ 45000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu hybrid. the contact stated the headlights developed condensation. the vehicle was not...	1 ~ 66772 miles
EQUIPMENT 2009 malibu with 8000 miles has developed meldew in the air vents. the odor that comes through the vents not...	1 ~ 8000 miles
STRUCTURE 2009 malibu with 8000 miles has developed meldew in the air vents. the odor that comes through the vents not...	1 ~ 8000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN stormy wet night i stopped at corner in my 2008 malibu hybrid-starting forward my car surged and landed me in...	1

FAQ

What year Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 4 years, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid models of 2017, 2016, 2008 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid models of 2009 and 2008 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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