2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Malibu Hybrid years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. That ranks 5th out of 7 Malibu Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 52,422 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | 52,422 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 29% | 86,212 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 101,844 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Smell fuel and there is a leak near upper tank by the fuel pump.
When driving, 2 messages appeared on dash - "power steering" and "service air bag." when attempting to start the car later, it would not turn over, and the "anti-theft" light was on, along with the other 2 warning messages from above. After other lights turned off, the "anti-theft" and "service…
Vehicle is strong gas smell coming from the rear. Took the vehicle to independent mechanic and they confirmed the fuel pump module needed to be replaced due to leak. No recall has been issues by gm to fix this issue on the chevrolet malibu.
The lock will lock and unlock as you are driving down the road and or when the key are not in it. *tr
First summer of ownership, hot day, airconditioner on. Car started flashing all kinds of warnings. Pulled off road as soon as possible. Loss of power steering while pulling into lot and then car shut off and would not start again. At first service, told dealership what happened but they did not…
Other Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Malibu Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Malibu Hybrid | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 Malibu Hybrid | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 Malibu Hybrid | 24 | 1 |
| 2010 Malibu Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Malibu Hybrid | 25 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Malibu Hybrid model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.