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2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
20%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
112,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, 20% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“There is a recall of my vehicles battery hybrid pack. I brought in the car 2 weeks ago b/c the engine ceases and restarts by itself and jerks forward at every stop sign and red light. The dealer said today that the parts wont be in for another 2 weeks. The car is hazardous to drive and they wont give me a loaner.”

NHTSA complaint #10357191, filed 2010-09, 14,900 miles

“Beginning in dec/jan of 2016/2017 I began having major issues with my power steering where it would stop while I wasn't driving but also when I was driving. The steering wheel will start to aggressively shake and my traction control would cut off. It got to the point I couldn't even drive my vehicle. I then contacted GM after researching that this was a known issue. They then told me that the warranty was extended. I got it fixed and everything was fine until this week january 2019. I contacted GM to let them know of the issue, and that it was the same issue I had before. …”

NHTSA complaint #11172870, filed 2019-01, 141,000 miles

“Defroster didn't work causing visibility problems. Nhtsa campaign number: 08v634000 component(s): visibility manufacturer: general motors corp. Summary: GM is recalling (77) 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, windshield defrosting and defogging system. The heating, ventilation, and airconditioning (HVAC) system may become inoperative. If this were to occur, the blower would not function properly and the mode selector would remain in the last known setting. …”

NHTSA complaint #10568841, filed 2014-03, 45,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The contact stated that while parked and starting the vehicle, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v382000 (air bags) and had the vehicle repaired by the dealer. While driving the vehicle from the dealer, the contact noticed the air bag warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10789594, filed 2015-11, 112,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018436%
20171150%
20161146%
2009520%
2008229%

Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Electronic stability control
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology