2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Malibu Hybrid years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. That ranks 4th out of 7 Malibu Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 37,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 4 | 36% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 36% | 45,400 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 27% | 10,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 18% | 10,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | 53,349 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to report a serious issue concerning the recall history of my vehicle and to request an investigation into what appears to be unresolved and inaccurately closed recalls. Vehicle Information: â¢Make/Model/Year: 2018 Chevy Malibu hybrid â¢Date of Purchase: 2018…
One of my first problems with this car is the âshift to parkâ error message. This message on the dashboard indicating that my gear is not in P (park) when in fact it is . This error will not allow me to turn off my car even though I am parked. My second issue is just recently I have been…
The car has a reoccuring problem where is stalls in the middle of driving the vehicle. A warning comes up to shift to park. The car then restarts, runs extremely rough and stalls out. It then signals to shift to park again. The car is extremely unsafe. I took the vehicle to GM dealer and they said…
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart. The contact stated while restarting the vehicle, the contact heard a rattling sound. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The…
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The shift-to-park warning light was illuminated. The contact could pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was…
Other Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid years
← 2017 Malibu Hybrid · 2019 Malibu Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Malibu Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 Malibu Hybrid | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 Malibu Hybrid | 24 | 1 |
| 2010 Malibu Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Malibu Hybrid | 25 | 0 |
| 2008 Malibu Hybrid | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.