2010 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 30, 2019 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Malibu Hybrid years
Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. That ranks 6th out of 7 Malibu Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Steering1 · ~149,806 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%———
Steering150%149,806——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 1 complaints
2010: 1201012019: 120191

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Power steering is being affected. Hard to steer.

Steering · received Jan 30, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11173078

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Air Bags · received Nov 29, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10368205

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?

Owners most often report air bags, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.