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2008–2018 · 5 model years

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls & problems by year

1 recall and 89 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200925 complaints
Most recalls20161 recall
Crashes reported5in owner complaints
Injuries reported60 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523302008: 7 complaints, 0 recalls2009: 25 complaints, 0 recalls2016: 24 complaints, 1 recalls2017: 22 complaints, 0 recalls2018: 11 complaints, 0 recalls20082009201620172018
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2018 Malibu Hybrid—46 mpg0111000
2017 Malibu Hybrid—46 mpg0221020
2016 Malibu Hybrid—46 mpg1241030
2009 Malibu Hybrid—29 mpg0251010
2008 Malibu Hybrid—27 mpg071000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system33
  • Power train23
  • Engine16
  • Unknown or other13
  • Vehicle speed control10
  • Steering8
  • Electronic stability control (esc)8
  • Fuel/propulsion system7