2018 Chevrolet Malibu HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2018 vs. every other Malibu Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Malibu Hybrid median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What Malibu Hybrid owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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: •Make/Model/Year: 2018 Chevy Malibu hybrid •Date of Purchase: 2018 (I…
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 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…
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