2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 30, 2025 · 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
4 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. That ranks 6th out of 7 Malibu Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid problems

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

Electrical System1
Engine1 · ~16,000 mi
Hybrid Propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Engine150%16,000——
Hybrid Propulsion System150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 1 complaints
2020: 1202012025: 120251

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 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.

See attached document for complaint.

Hybrid Propulsion System · received Jan 30, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11639626

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet malibu hybrid. The contact stated that the fuel line under the hood detached, causing fuel to spill inside of the engine compartment. The vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated and the engine power reduced message displayed on the…

Engine · received Jun 10, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11328208

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, hybrid propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.