2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,772miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, 4% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,772 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.
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The contact stated the headlights developed condensation. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated they would contact her at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,772. The current mileage was 69,002.”
NHTSA complaint #10461485, filed 2012-06, 66,772 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEquipment
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.
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