2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, 4% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10078472Apr 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
- 10083512Apr 5, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or…
- 10078604Apr 5, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or…
- 10247063Nov 1, 2014A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10253632Dec 1, 2013Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots.
- 10054243Nov 1, 2013General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and…
- 10084683Oct 15, 2012This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
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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