Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls and safety
1 recalls · crash ratings 2019-2019 · 93 owner complaints
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The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has 1 recall covering 534 vehicles as reported; model year 2016 is covered by the most (1). The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
1
Most for 2016: 1
Units affected
534
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2019
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
1 rated versions, model years 2019 to 2019
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system34
- Power train23
- Engine17
- Unknown or other13
- Vehicle speed control10
- Steering9
- Electronic stability control (esc)8
- Complaints
- 93
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 6
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid by component
- Hybrid propulsion system1 · 534 units
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2016 | Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (2016): Hybrid propulsion systemNo. 16V521000 | Crash risk | 534 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have?
1 recalls cover the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, for 534 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is hybrid propulsion system (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
4 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 4 and rollover 4 stars, with a 10.3% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
Electrical system: named in 34 of the 93 safety complaints about the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, then power train (23). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.